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When Chinese Goodwill Is Mistaken for Weakness
When Restraint Is Mistaken for Weakness, Goodwill Becomes an Invitation to Take Advantage – Beijing Must Learn That Respect Must Be Mutual. General Article | November 2026 China has been far too accommodating in dealing with certain countries, and the cost of that accommodation is now visible in the strategic behaviour of those who mistake… Continue reading
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The balance of power shifts as Asia consolidates economic dominance
Shifting great power relations, Asia’s strategic choices could reset the global order next year Asia approaches 2026 holding decisive economic and political weight that no previous period has combined so fully. Purchasing power parity data from the International Monetary Fund places Asia at roughly half of global output, while the United States accounts for about… Continue reading
