Tag "China"
Obama’s Pivot to Asia fails to impress China
The Pivot to Asia, America’s new grand strategy announced in 2011, rebalanced America’s focus towards the Asia-Pacific region. Less than four years later, the launch of the Asian Infrastructure Investment
Lee Kuan Yew’s passing offers Singapore unexpected lessons
The passing of longtime ruler and modernizer Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) in Singapore has raised questions about the future of the prosperous micro-nation. While some worry about the country’s prospects
China and Argentina relations to grow despite Kirchner comments
China and Argentina have recently implemented a string of agreements that are sure to prove beneficial for both countries. We can expect relations to stay warm and active in the
Caught between the US and China, South Korea joins the AIIB
According to a recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asia will need to invest about $8 trillion in overall national infrastructure between 2010 and 2020. South Korea’s involvement
GRI’s Weekly Risk Outlook
Deadlines loom with Iran nuclear talks. China releases PMI data. U.S. prepares to release unemployment figures. Greece releases reform proposals. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. Deadline for Iran nuclear
OECD interim assessment shows moderate growth
The OECD Interim Assessment indicates slightly higher, albeit still moderate world growth, and the report underscores a warning against a hollow recovery driven by monetary policy rather than fundamentals. The
The Opportunities of China’s “One Belt One Road”
China is stepping up efforts to establish two transcontinental New Silk Roads that connect Asia, Europe, and Africa in trade, development, and culture. While promising economic gains, this new framework
EU-Russia energy relations at lowest point since Cold War
It has been one year since the controversial referendum on Crimean independency took place under the protection of Russian arms and the factual annexation of the strategically important peninsula in
China’s march westward and the ISIS challenge
China is making inroads geopolitically by claiming strategic wins, but terrorism and ISIS remain a threat that can undo it all. In recent years, China is slowly returning to its
GRI’s Weekly Risk Outlook
Nuclear talks with Iran continue as deadlines loom. The Fed meets to discuss increases in interest rates. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces reelection hiccups. China and Japan head for a prospective
