The changing dynamics between the United States and China is reshaping the international system. Historical, cultural, and political differences as well as misunderstandings of each other’s strategic intentions risk potentially catastrophic escalation across military, economic, and political realms. The way China interacts with the international community will help to define the 21st century’s political, economic, military, and governance norms worldwide.
Stimson’s China program works to assess China’s strategic intentions and foreign policy behaviors to reduce the likelihood of misunderstandings, misperceptions, and miscalculations. The program seeks to understandings of strategic considerations — not only of China and the United States, but also other states in and outside the region. Recognizing that dialogue is important for developing better understanding among regional actors, the program works to expand interaction between the Chinese foreign policy community and their counterparts in other countries.
As a neighboring state with significant interests at stake, how does China view and prepare for Afghanistan’s future?
April 24, 2020
Given the complex factors and China’s history with African debt, the international community must be realistic when calling on debt relief from China.
April 20, 2020
In the midst of the global scramble to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, relations have ruptured between China and Africa.
April 17, 2020
Examining China’s evolving Arctic interests, policies, and strategies, and analyzing their ramifications for the region (and beyond)
April 7, 2020
As China and India begin celebrating the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, the countries' official rapprochement will have major implications for the region’s peace and stability.
March 25, 2020
Popular support in Rakhine State for the Arakan Army has been a game changer for the conflict there and is one reason why the ethnic armed group is increasingly impervious to pressure from China.
March 23, 2020
China enjoys advantages unique to its political system in a public health crisis like COVID-19 but it also suffers critical deficiencies due to the disadvantages and vulnerabilities of the same system.
March 18, 2020
March 12, 2020
