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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

Maysam Behravesh

Maysam Behravesh is a PhD candidate in political science at Lund University and a political analyst at the US-based geopolitical risk consultancy Gulf State Analytics. He was an intelligence analyst and a security policy advisor in Iran from 2008 to 2010.

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