latest

Hong Kong Is in Danger

Beijing’s new national security law for the territory portends years of unrest—and the end of its status as a financial hub.

China Brief |

James Palmer

In Hong Kong, Xi Plays a Dangerous Game of Chicken

With its new security law, China risks massive economic and political consequences. Xi’s lack of concern should worry democratic nations everywhere.

Argument |

Doug Bandow

U.S. Effort to Depart WTO Gathers Momentum

Both political parties are demonizing the world trade body, but many experts warn that such a move could seriously set back U.S. power and prestige.

Report |

Keith Johnson

No, China Has Not Bought Central and Eastern Europe

While some Central and Eastern European governments have taken pro-Beijing positions, their considerations are far more domestic than international.

Argument |

David Hutt, Richard Q. Turcsányi

Gordon F. Sander

Gordon F. Sander is a journalist and historian based in Riga who focuses on the Baltic and Nordic regions. He is the author of Citizen Kekkonen, a biography of the Cold War-era Finnish President Urho Kekkonen to be published in fall 2020.

Stories by Gordon F. Sander

Facing Pandemic, Latvia Follows the Lead of Its Experts

Dispatch |

Gordon F. Sander

May 13, 2020, 7:57 PM

Load more by Gordon F. Sander | Return to staff list

Gordon F. Sander

Facing Pandemic, Latvia Follows the Lead of Its Experts

Hong Kong Is in Danger

In Hong Kong, Xi Plays a Dangerous Game of Chicken

U.S. Effort to Depart WTO Gathers Momentum

No, China Has Not Bought Central and Eastern Europe

America’s Guns Fuel Mexico’s Domestic Violence Epidemic