The US Versus China The US Versus China
Continued failures to resolve fundamental differences over Taiwan could lead to war.
Jun 14, 2023 / Michael T. Klare
The Consequences of Underestimating China The Consequences of Underestimating China
Every step Beijing takes to consolidate its control over Eurasia weakens Washington’s presence and erodes its once formidable global power.
May 3, 2023 / Alfred McCoy
A US-China War Over Taiwan? A US-China War Over Taiwan?
There are few barriers to nuclear escalation.
Apr 26, 2023 / Michael T. Klare
Are We Manufacturing a Taiwan Crisis Over Nothing? Are We Manufacturing a Taiwan Crisis Over Nothing?
Concluding that an invasion is not likely under current circumstances is absolutely reasonable—but you wouldn’t know it in Washington.
Mar 17, 2023 / Michael T. Klare
The Devastating Consequences of a War Over Taiwan The Devastating Consequences of a War Over Taiwan
Cities devastated, untold thousands dead, and the global economy, with its epicenter in Asia, left in ruins—a war would be ruinous to the region and the world.
Mar 7, 2023 / Alfred McCoy
Why Did the US-China Relationship Collapse, and Can It Be Repaired? Why Did the US-China Relationship Collapse, and Can It Be Repaired?
Ending mindset of zero-sum conflict among elites in both countries is needed to address existential dangers.
Nov 21, 2022 / Jake Werner
What Do We Do in a Rapidly Heating World? What Do We Do in a Rapidly Heating World?
The climate and geopolitics are only getting hotter—both urgent existential threats.
Oct 19, 2022 / Alfred McCoy
Could the Fight Over Taiwan Trigger Nuclear War? Could the Fight Over Taiwan Trigger Nuclear War?
Ukraine isn’t the only place on the planet where a nuclear conflagration could erupt in the near future.
Oct 13, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit Launched a New Era of Military Competition With China Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit Launched a New Era of Military Competition With China
The House speaker created a new chasm in the US-China relationship. Now Biden must make sure it doesn’t lead to war.
Aug 10, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
Washington Is Gung-Ho for a New Cold War. But That’s a Bad Old Idea. Washington Is Gung-Ho for a New Cold War. But That’s a Bad Old Idea.
It should focus on our security at home instead.
Aug 9, 2022 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel