Miller Publishes Column on China-Myanmar Relations
Professor Miller explores the ebbs and flows of China-Myanmar relations throughout their history and what could be next.
GDP Center Publishes New Data on China’s Energy Financing
According to new data, China’s overseas energy financing decreased 43% from the $8.1 billion in lending to foreign countries recorded in 2019, the lowest level since 2008.
Heine Quoted in FT on Chile’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Chile is one of the frontrunners in the global scramble for vaccines on a per capita basis, something Ambassador Heine attributes to its “good relations with many countries around the world.”
Garčević Quoted on China’s Growing Influence in the Balkans
“Chinese projects in the region are initially praised for providing employment and promoting economic growth. However, there are silver linings.”
Miller Publishes New Book: Why Nations Rise
Professor Miller’s new book aims to reshape our understanding of what a rising power is, and why the ideational sources of their motivation – and not just material sources – are so important.
Miller Delivers Presentation on Forthcoming Book
Professor Miller discussed the need to understand rising powers in the context of historical rising powers which display certain patterns of behavior.
Pardee Center Launches Rising Powers Initiative
RPI will conduct interdisciplinary and policy-relevant research on five emerging powers with increasing global impact.
Gallagher & Heine Publish Op-Ed on IFDC Loan Agreement
Professors Gallagher and Heine argue that President Biden must cancel the loan agreement to Ecuador proposed by the Trump administration.
GDP Center Hosts Debt Swap Research Launch
The GDP Center’s new research assesses which countries are suitable for debt-for-climate and/or debt-for-nature swaps with China based on significant exposure to both Chinese debt and threats to climate/biodiversity.
Ye Discusses the Future of China’s BRI
“As the country recovers from the pandemic, it is likely to pursue BRI with more deliberation at home and more opportunities abroad.”
Heine Comments on Chinese Banks in Latin America
“As trade, the original driver of Sino-LAC links, is complemented by foreign direct investment and (diminished) financial cooperation, Chinese commercial banks now step up to the plate to provide more disciplined project financing.”
Heine Discusses China’s COVID-19 Vacine Sales with NPR
“What you have is a situation in which…there are strong links with China…I would argue that the vaccines are part of that great presence.”
Heine Keynotes Seminar on Chile-China Relations
Ambassador Heine spoke about the history of Chilean-Chinese relations and the new book Chile-China Relations: A Comprehensive Approach.
Ye Comments on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Professor Ye discusses China’s admittance into the RCEP and how this is a reaction to U.S. presence in the Asia-Pacific.
Heine Discusses China’s Global Standing
“If you want to develop and need infrastructure, trade, foreign investment, and China is the No 1 capital exporter in the world, it’s a bit of a no-brainer.”
Heine Comments on Chile-China Diplomatic Relations
Ambassador Heine discusses Chile and China’s strengthening diplomatic ties, as well as China’s major role in Chilean trade.
Najam Discusses India-Russia-US Realignment
Dean Najam addressed Russia’s apprehensions on US-India ties and the role of China in regional realignment.
Shifrinson Publishes Journal Article on “Neo-Primacy”
“Neo-primacy… risks transforming the United States into a major challenger to the status quo if not a revisionist power in its own right.”
Heine Publishes Article in Journal of Latin American Studies
“There is little doubt that the current tensions affecting the international order will test not only ties between China and Chile, but also those between China and other Latin American countries.”
Ye Publishes Column on China’s Growth & Regional Impact
China’s long/short-term growth plans will profoundly impact social-economic policies and neighboring economies.