The China Sea and the “Mén luó” doctrine
Should Beijing invoke the Monroe doctrine in the China Sea, now that it dominates the region head and shoulders above the rest? By Jean-Francois SUSBIELLE
Should Beijing invoke the Monroe doctrine in the China Sea, now that it dominates the region head and shoulders above the rest? By Jean-Francois SUSBIELLE
At Mazagon Dock near the southern tip of Mumbai, hidden behind high concrete walls, hundreds of Indian workers are putting the finishing touches on the hulls of two 217-foot Scorpène-class attack submarines, the first of six slated to be built … Continue reading
“In the coming five years, our military will push forward preparations for military conflict in every strategic direction,” said Liang Guanglie in an interview published by several state-backed newspapers in China. “We may be living in peaceful times, but we … Continue reading
I try to remain optimistic that the US and China will work out a more or less amicable way to run the world for the next half century, a “Chimerica” of interwoven superpowers. But it was slightly disturbing to hear … Continue reading
As Google prepares itself for a possible withdrawal from Chinese cyberspace, citing “malicious cyber activities” against its systems, how worried should we be about China’s capacity for cyberwarfare? Despite its “don’t be evil” motto, Google’s decision is unlikely to have … Continue reading
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