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An Export to Arms: Is China’s weapons trade as menacing as it seems?
The weapons arrived in crates marked “Norinco.” The rifles, grenades, and missile launchers were bought on credit — oil fields were the...
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Nov 6, 20157 min read


Rule by Reincarnation: China and the Next Dalai Lama
In the last decade, China has become a juggernaut in international politics. It is undoubtedly the dominant force in Asia and faces scant...
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Nov 1, 20156 min read


The Bogeyman’s Advocate: A Retrospective Look at Xi Jinping’s State Visit
When Donald Trump found out that the White House was hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner, he decided he should...
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Oct 15, 20156 min read


China and the Federal Reserve: An Emerging Responsibility in Emerging Markets
It’s the biggest news of the season that isn’t news: The United States Federal Reserve has once again opted not to raise the federal...
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Oct 7, 20154 min read


Pacifism in the Pacific: Japan’s New Military
Last week, Japan’s upper chamber of parliament approved new guidelines to allow the country’s military “to engage in overseas combat...
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Oct 5, 20156 min read


Israel’s Economic Pivot
Over the past few years, the European Union has become increasingly vocal in its criticism of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians,...
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Aug 11, 20156 min read


Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank: Signaling a New World Order?
The latest wedge in Sino-American relations is not China’s support of North Korea or its alleged cyber warfare tactics, but instead the...
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Apr 4, 20155 min read


Censored Activism in China and India
Earlier this month, International Women’s Day created a platform for activism and protests around the world. In Beijing, however, hopes...
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Apr 2, 20155 min read


BPR Interviews: Bill McKibben
Bill McKibben is the author of “The End of Nature,” widely regarded as the first book about climate change written for a general...
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Mar 24, 20154 min read


Clash of the Giants: The Sino-American Tug of War in South Sudan
When the residents of Juba, the capital of South Sudan, took to the streets at midnight on July 9, 2011 to celebrate the country’s...
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Mar 22, 20156 min read


Iron Brotherhood: The Rise of the China-Pakistan Axis
Since President Obama’s much-publicized visit to India in January, analysts have heralded the advent of strong US-India relations. The...
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Mar 11, 20155 min read


Media Coverage of Protests in China
2014 was a tough year for the People’s Republic of China and its claim over territories. Last spring, the terrorist attacks in Xinjiang...
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Mar 4, 20155 min read


A House Divided: The Decline of Civil Order in Hong Kong
The government exists to plan for the future, but what do you do if your future no longer wants you? This is the existential crisis...
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Jan 26, 20154 min read


Teaching for Good
As summer approaches, glossy posters depicting majestic skylines of foreign cities will appear around college campuses nationwide,...
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Dec 3, 20146 min read


Clashes in Hong Kong: Fighting for Democracy
For the past week, Hong Kong has been the center of the biggest challenge against the Chinese central government since the Tiananmen...
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Oct 7, 20145 min read


BRICS’ New Development Bank: The End of the Bretton Woods Institutions?
In July, after several months of discussion, the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) have finally...
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Sep 24, 20144 min read


‘Are you pivoting?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’
I was curious yesterday why CNN and the Wall Street Journal were ostensibly publishing restaurant recommendations when I repeatedly read,...
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Apr 25, 20143 min read


Taiwan’s Flawed Sunflower Movement: Part Two
My last piece addressed the polemic surrounding the Taiwanese government’s intention to ratify the Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement...
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Apr 22, 20143 min read


For Malaysia, MH370 Spells Diplomatic Disaster
The South China Sea is home to several island chains rich with resources, land and influence. China and Malaysia are two of the major...
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Apr 15, 20147 min read


Taiwan’s Flawed Sunflower Movement
On March 17, the Taiwanese government announced that it was ready to ratify the Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement (CSSTA) with China....
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Apr 14, 20143 min read
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