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China loses its lustre among Europeans but doors remain open: survey | South China Morning Post
Negative views are on the rise because of coronavirus and aggressive diplomacy but cooperation on trade and climate change still desirable. — Read on http://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3110516/china-loses-its-lustre-among-europeans-doors-remain-open
Edith Wharton’s Moroccan Clichés | History Today
Some reviewers disagreed with her and In Morocco prompted political debate. ‘All the properties of an Arabian Nights tale are here’, wrote Irita Van Doren in the…… Read more “Edith Wharton’s Moroccan Clichés | History Today”
Dreams of a Red Emperor: The relentless rise of Xi Jinping – Los Angeles Times
No Chinese leader since has held as much authority — until Xi. But he is not Mao 2.0. A disciplinarian, not a revolutionary, Xi is driven by…… Read more “Dreams of a Red Emperor: The relentless rise of Xi Jinping – Los Angeles Times”
Standing Up to Goliath | The German Marshall Fund of the United States
Cities in Central and Eastern Europe are becoming promoters of democratic values, even when central governments are acting otherwise. The impact of the coronavirus on democracy has…… Read more “Standing Up to Goliath | The German Marshall Fund of the United States”
The Day After: Navigating a Post-Pandemic World – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Navigating the post-pandemic international landscape will pose an enormous challenge for decisionmakers in boardrooms and situation rooms alike. The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace has convened its…… Read more “The Day After: Navigating a Post-Pandemic World – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace”
Revisiting Thucydides: Ruminations on the Future of U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy in an Age of Great Power Competition
While war between the United States and China is a possibility, a larger and more refined lesson could be gleaned from Thucydides’ ancient text. In an era…… Read more “Revisiting Thucydides: Ruminations on the Future of U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy in an Age of Great Power Competition”
Christiane-Marie Abu Sarah: How do daily habits lead to political violence? | TED Talk
What drives someone to commit politically motivated violence? The unsettling answer lies in daily habits. Behavioral historian Christiane-Marie Abu Sarah shares startling insights into how seemingly mundane…… Read more “Christiane-Marie Abu Sarah: How do daily habits lead to political violence? | TED Talk”
China: Charting a Course Between Conflict and Accommodation – OZY | A Modern Media Company
Our China strategy will require the flexibility to adjust to changing circumstances, but starting principles could include: A determination to compete aggressively on all measures of power…… Read more “China: Charting a Course Between Conflict and Accommodation – OZY | A Modern Media Company”
Why the World Should Care About Language in Inner Mongolia – The Diplomat
On August 26 China passed a law to sideline teaching in the Mongolian language in the region of Inner Mongolia (also referred to as Southern Mongolia). This…… Read more “Why the World Should Care About Language in Inner Mongolia – The Diplomat”