Research papers, white papers and analytical reports from leading think tanks and research institutes. Pick a category and a geography to narrow the list; each entry links to the publisher's own page.
Within a span of a decade, China has constructed an extensive toolkit of economic coercion, at times mirroring the US instruments, but also innovating on existing mechanisms.
What leverage does India have today if the US or China harmed or are preparing to harm India’s interests? This question has animated policy circles in India for years, more so in the wake of an often hostile US administration since Trump assumed office in January 2025.
The China-Russia Dashboard monitors the economic, political, security, and societal dimensions of China-Russia relations and their changing quality over time.
Key findings Since 2022, the solar PV, electric vehicle and wind sectors in China have all experienced some degree of destructive competition, referred to as “involution”. Sustained price declines have been triggered by a mix of regulatory changes and aggressive firm behavior.Each sector varies in…
US Moves “Ship-Killer” Missiles Within 110 Kilometers of Taiwan as China Claims Philippines, Japan Waters bbert@hudson.org Thu, 10/08/2026 - 10:36 SVG In the Media Oct 8, 2026 Taiwan Talks US Moves “Ship-Killer” Missiles Within 110 Kilometers of Taiwan as China Claims Philippines, Japan Waters Ken…
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s September state visit to the U.S. produced no joint statement, indicating major differences, although both countries agreed Iran should not develop nuclear weapons and no country should collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Tariffs on China remained unresolved. There…
1. US and China discuss reciprocal visits to nuclear sites, CNN reports https://www.reuters.com/world/china/us-china-discuss-reciprocal-visits-nuclear-sites-cnn-reports-2026-10-06/ 2. Pakistan successfully tests launch of extended-range Fatah-IV cruise missile: ISPR…
The China-U.S. relationship remains one of the most consequential bilateral relationships in the international system. Competition between the world’s two largest economies has expanded beyond trade to technology, artificial intelligence, supply chains, strategic security and regional affairs. At…
Keywords: Indo-Philippines; Defence Industry Cooperation; Defence Technology; Indo-Pacific; South China Sea; Maritime Cooperation The India-Philippines BrahMos missile deal of 2022 made headlines globally.[1] It announced the arrival of India, hitherto known as the world’s largest arms importer,[2]…
This paper examines how China has come to dominate key industrial sectors and assesses the implications for Europe (including the UK).
China is not set to dominate world politics. This report is the first of several deliverables in a RAND study on U.S.-China competition,
Germany, India, and other middle powers can’t build frontier AI alone, and they risk being cut off if they depend on the United States or China. The way through is to build the capacity for a frontier sprint while hoping never to use it.
Edited by Joanne Wallis, Henrietta McNeill, James Batley and Anna Powles. Routledge, London and New York 2025. 334 pages, ISBN: 978-1-003-61319-0, (Open Access) As strategic competition between the United States and China increasingly plays out across the “Blue Pacific”,[1] the question of how the…
The ITIF report asserts that China acquired its position through deliberate strategic choices, massive investments, and “non-market driven” industrial policies
The nuclear relationship between China and the United States is increasingly shaped by widening perception gaps rather than deliberate strategic design.
Key findings China’s government sees leadership and control across industries and value chains as a prerequisite for national security. Industrial and innovation policy are designed to secure the path to the CCP’s vision of self-reliant modernization.The PRC strives to secure maximum space for its…
China has continued to manipulate material supply chains to achieve geopolitical advantages since then,
Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – ‘Dabolim Diaries’ Issue No 30 dated 19 Sep 2026 The PLA Navy has witnessed explosive growth over the past three decades. This growth has been underscored by a strong focus on research and development; wherein new systems are initially tested ashore in robust…
The path forward is to lengthen the United States’ AI lead by expanding, not weakening, technology protections, starting with closing three priority gaps:…
In less than 60 days, India and China held four major bilateral dialogues, all targeted at finding a solution to the boundary issue whilst maintaining peace on the border. In August, they held diplomatic level talks, followed by discussions between the Special Representatives, culminating in a…
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