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Interview: Chatham House Senior Consulting Fellow Keir Giles on Russia’s relations with the West
In your book you explain that the initial motivation that pushed you to write it is constantly being asked the same questions by policy makers and politicians and argue that you constantly make …
If you want to protect Taiwan, first save its democracy
One thing is as certain to appear on Washington’s calendar as the pardoning of a turkey on Thanksgiving Day: debates on the United States’ commitment to Taiwan. Since shifting recognition of China’s legitimate …
On a dogma: Japan is not balancing against China’s rise
China is the security community’s newest fancy. With its defence budget skyrocketing since 2005, China has subsequently replaced the Middle East as its go-to issue. In expert circles, one prediction will most certainly …
Sovereign Wealth Funds: A Blueprint for Success
The proliferation of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) – state-owned investment vehicles generally funded by excess profits from commodity exports – has been widespread over the past two decades. In 2000, there were 26 …