Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is playing the corruption card to strengthen his control over the country.
Trump and America’s China Problem
While the U.S. President grandstands, the Chinese leadership changes global power dynamics – by stealing a page from American history.
Social Media in China: The Great Distraction
Worried about social media helping to create popular movements, China runs an elaborate system of censorship and manipulation.
Quo Vadis, China?
Under Xi Jinping, will China opt for a “new totalitarianism,” the current “hard authoritarianism,” turn back to a sort of “soft authoritarianism” or move toward a “semi-democracy”?
China’s Biggest Political Summit
For all of China’s active global summitry, the most complex diplomatic exercise is entirely domestic – the CCP’s Party Congress, held every five years.
A Trump Doctrine?
From Syria to North Korea, the Trump administration struggles to cope with the world, with China caught in the middle.
Francis and Jinping: Like Two Ships Crossing At Night
The Pope and CCP leader would have benefitted from comparing notes while in the US. Alas, that did not happen.
China’s Japan-bashing
Is there any hope that China and Japan could bury the hatchet and have friendly relations?
The Mounting Global Challenges of Rampant Corruption
Only a united front against corruption can bring about its end.
The Hard Facts of Global Corruption
Action rarely follows rhetoric when it comes to global corruption.