BRICS, Russia and Ukraine: Geopolitics, Solidarity, Quiet Diplomacy, and…
The 'BRICS', referring to the nations of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is a cooperative group…
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The ‘Umbrella Revolution’ – Did It Accomplish Anything?
Images of thousands of protestors - the majority of them young professionals and students - have been splashed…
The Promised Universal Suffrage in Hong Kong?
The residue of British colonial rule in Hong Kong remains since the transfer of sovereignty of Hong…
Reflecting on the Chinese “Jasmine Revolution”
Roughly three years ago today, the Tunisian Revolution, which sparked the Arab Spring, successfully …
The Case for Chinese Democracy
It was over 100 years ago that Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, a pivotal figure in the 1911 revolution that overthrew the Qing…
Transnationalism, Sovereignty and the Problems of Human Rights Enforcement
Although international, regional, and domestic actors have spearheaded a large role in the pursuit of legitimate…
Neo-Nationalism in the Far East: A Cause for Concern?
Neo-nationalism seeks to define new ways to advocate and preserve a national ethos. Unfortunately, in some…
China and Japan in Anarchy: A Neorealist and Constructivist Explanation of the…
On September 11th, 2012, China issued a statement explaining its claim to sovereignty over a group of islands…
The Hard Truth of China’s Soft Power: Chinese Aid in Africa
In recent years, China has emerged as a significant economic and political player in Africa, committing $75…