The strengths of Chinese-style capitalism have also been its vulnerabilities.
Capitalism with Chinese Characteristics
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Is China an Imperial Power in the Image of the West?
Unlike the West, modern China has seldom used brute force to access resources or expand markets — except, notably, in the South China Sea.
The NBA’s China Fiasco Shows What Businesses Really Value
Companies willingly censor or condemn free speech to retain market share in authoritarian countries. Just ask Daryl Morey.
The Pentagon Is Pledging to Reform Itself. Again. It Won’t.
The new secretary of defense, a former Raytheon lobbyist, won’t even pledge not to go back through the revolving door.
The New Age of Protest
People are hitting the streets to protest government inaction, repression, and corruption. Does that mean democracy is in trouble or stronger than ever?
The Collapse of the East Asian Order
With Japan and South Korea in the middle of a feud, East Asia is on the verge of a serious unraveling.
Hong Kong and the Future of China
Hong Kong’s protests are unlikely to spur major changes in the territory, much less on the mainland — but history suggests there’s a way forward.
America’s Rush Back to Nuclear Weapons
In this interview, Lawrence Wilkerson discusses the Trump administration’s approach to military security.
An Inspiring Climate Victory in Kenya
Ahead of global climate talks, activists in Kenya successfully blocked a Chinese-backed coal plant at a world heritage site.
Trump: Out of the Graveyard and into the Pyre?
Even if Trump manages to end the war in Afghanistan, he’s fueling other wars that will be even more devastating.