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December 27, 2022

China
China’s Growing Influence Over Canadian Media and Politics

Under President Xi Jinping, China has invested in state media outlets to influence the opinion of foreign publics, including Canada.

President Justin Trudeau of Canada faces President Xi Jinping of China as a translator interprets for them.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

March 3, 2022

Russia
Russian Invasion Intensifies, Chinese Leaders Convene, and More

Russian forces ramp up assaults on Ukrainian cities, Chinese leaders gather for their annual “Two Sessions” meeting, and South Koreans head to the polls for a presidential election.

Podcast Black smoke rises from a military airport in Chuguyev near Kharkiv on February 24, 2022.
Podcast by James M. Lindsay and Robert McMahon The World Next Week

December 10, 2021

Southeast Asia
Malaysia’s New Prime Minister and the Future of Chinese Investment

How will a new prime minister affect Chinese investment in Malaysia? 

New Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob waves from a car, as he leaves after the inauguration ceremony, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on August 21, 2021.
Blog Post by Benjamin Blythe Asia Unbound

September 7, 2020

Trade
The Return of Big Chinese Surpluses (And Large U.S. Deficits)

Global trade imbalances are, once again, largely the result of Chinese and American trade imbalances. China's surplus has increased even as the pandemic has reduced global trade, as has the U.S. defi…

The Return of Big Chinese Surpluses (And Large U.S. Deficits)
Blog Post by Brad W. Setser Follow the Money

October 17, 2024

Lebanon
Where is the Lebanese Zelensky?

Lebanon may have an opportunity to escape from Hezbollah domination now, but only if Lebanese political leaders show courage that has thus far been missing.

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

April 14, 2021

Somalia
Somalia's Political Crisis Demands Sustained Attention

The lower house of Somalia’s parliament has voted to postpone national elections, which have already been delayed by months, by an additional two years, leaving themselves and President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, known as Farmaajo, in place in the interim

A picture of Somali lawmakers with their hands raised, and one with her left thumb up, as they sit in the lower house of parliament.
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin Africa in Transition