Garčević Interviewed on U.S. Relations with China & Russia
Garčević discussed President Biden’s attempt to reassert the America’s place in the world, the strength of the Euro-Atlantic bond, and chances for a new, energized, partnership between Europe and the U.S.
Shifrinson Interviewed on NATO-China Relationship
“The world doesn’t need a second Cold War to get countries to be very much in one camp or another.”
Garčević Participates in Western Balkans Conference 2021
The EU has neglected Europe’s South-East corner, thereby granting opportunities for other global actors to make strategic gains in the region, further jeopardizing the prospects for EU membership for countries of the Western Balkans.
Heine Interviewed on Takeaways From China’s NPC
Ambassador Heine discussed the NPC, challenges facing China, and the impacts of its policies on the rest of the world.
Pardee Center Hosts Webinar on Impact of RCEP
Panelists discussed the origins and significance of the RCEP the respective roles of India and China in the future of the world’s fastest-growing region.
Heine Comments on DFC-Ecuador Lending Agreement
Ambassador Heine calls the DFC’s proposed lending agreement with Ecuador “crony capitalism.”
Heine Discusses Chinese Foreign Policy on “The Heat”
Heine commented on China’s impact in Latin America during the COVID-19 pandemic and argued that the region should diversify its international relationships.
Garčević Discusses Chinese Influence in Montenegro
Ambassador Vesko Garčević explained how Chinese-Montenegrin cooperation promotes a governance model that is in the stark contrast with the EU, hampering progress towards EU membership.
GDP Center Hosts 2nd Paul Streeten Lecture on Global Development Policy
Do economies always grow fastest when left alone? Can governments spur economic development through active measures? What kinds of interventions are most effective?
Heine Interviewed on China’s National People’s Congress
Ambassador Heine discusses China’s plans to return the national economy to pre-pandemic vibrancy, increase job growth, and reduce emissions.
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.”