Russia and China, Together at Last Russia and China, Together at Last
At the core of recent conflicts is an entente between China and Russia that the world hasn’t seen since the start of the Cold War.
Mar 14, 2022 / Alfred McCoy
China’s Ukraine Dilemma China’s Ukraine Dilemma
While Beijing has declined to condemn Russia, the government has little interest in sticking its neck out for Putin.
Mar 9, 2022 / Han Zhang
Letters From the March 21/28, 2022, Issue Letters From the March 21/28, 2022, Issue
Holding to account…
Mar 8, 2022 / Letters / Our Readers, Vijay Prashad, and David Klion
Will the Fight for Hegemony Survive Climate Change? Will the Fight for Hegemony Survive Climate Change?
Even if China were to become the preeminent world power around 2030, the accelerating pace of climate change would likely curtail its rise within decades.
Feb 25, 2022 / Alfred McCoy
Russia, Ukraine, and the New Bipartisanship in Washington Russia, Ukraine, and the New Bipartisanship in Washington
Democrats and Republicans unite in boosting Pentagon spending.
Feb 23, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
China Between Communism and Capitalism China Between Communism and Capitalism
The history of the country’s relationship with the market is filled with conflicting narratives.
Feb 21, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Andrew B. Liu
US-Born Children in China Will Have to Choose Between Rival Superpowers US-Born Children in China Will Have to Choose Between Rival Superpowers
Tens of thousands of kids in China were born in the US to maternity tourists. But at 18, they have to decide which citizenship to keep.
Feb 16, 2022 / Rong Xiaoqing
The Beijing Olympics Showcase the Need for a Better Politics The Beijing Olympics Showcase the Need for a Better Politics
We must avoid a cold war while expressing solidarity with all in need.
Feb 10, 2022 / Edge of Sports / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Protests in Kazakhstan Rattle Russia and China Protests in Kazakhstan Rattle Russia and China
China’s response to massive protests in its energy-rich neighbor show that claims of noninterference in the domestic affairs of other countries are not to be taken at face value.
Feb 4, 2022 / Dilip Hiro
We Don’t Need Better Missiles—We Need Disarmament We Don’t Need Better Missiles—We Need Disarmament
Our generals know one word, and it’s not “win”—it’s more.
Jan 21, 2022 / William Astore