List of Great Power Politics articles
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An image of Alexander the Great on horseback fighting the Battle of Issus. What China Can Learn From Japan—and Alexander the Great
It’s time for Beijing to reexamine its long-standing sense of purpose.
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U.S. President Joe Biden takes part in a photo with African leaders during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington on Dec. 15, 2022. How Africa Can Avoid Getting Scrambled
African leaders must be more imaginative and proactive in pooling their efforts and setting the agenda.
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Griner is handcuffed as she walks between two officials. What’s the Deal With ‘Hostage Diplomacy’?
Here’s how different states are using the pressure tactic.
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Chinese and Saudi flags adorn a street in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit on Dec. 7. Xi’s Saudi Visit Shows Riyadh’s Monogamous Marriage to Washington Is Over
In today’s Cold War 2.0, not only will Saudi Arabia refuse to choose sides, but it’s also likely to move closer to Beijing and Moscow.
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A man in a hard hat watches a conveyor belt loaded with bright blue chunks of raw cobalt. How to Avoid a New Cold War Over Critical Minerals
To prevent a return to the zero-sum logic of Cold War resource politics, critical mineral supply chains must be widened at every step.
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U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping On a U.S.-China Détente, Don’t Believe the Hype
Smiles and handshakes won’t erase Taiwan tensions.
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U.S. President Joe Biden arrives to speak on rebuilding U.S. manufacturing. Could Venture Capital Be the New Frontier in Great-Power Competition?
In the era of great-power competition, America’s Frontier Fund aims to harness venture capital to advance U.S. strategic interests.
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U.S. President Joe Biden hosts Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador at the White House in Washington on July 12. Hegemony in the Americas Has Been Turned on Its Head
Once-dominant Washington is now beholden to the whims of its smaller neighbors.
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Chinese soldiers participate in a drill. International Relations Theory Suggests Great-Power War Is Coming
According to IR textbooks, the United States, Russia, and China are on a collision course.
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An illustration of China on the precipice of decline as a great power. Is China Declining?
Experts debate the country’s trajectory.
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Blinken smiles and waves atop an external staircase in front of an open airplane door showing the Secretary of State's official seal. A Little Great-Power Competition Is Healthy for Africa
U.S.-China competition could benefit Africa by forcing each side to offer what it thinks it is best at.
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A photo taken on October 21, 2020 shows a tourist walking past a mural painted on a wall on Taiwan's Kinmen islands, which lie just two miles from mainland China's coast. What Does the Pelosi Taiwan Uproar Mean for U.S. China Policy?
The controversy over Nancy Pelosi’s proposed trip highlights the contradictions of U.S. policy toward the island.
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A group of older Chinese adults sits on a bench outside chatting. A Shrinking China Can’t Overtake America
But if U.S. democracy continues to decay, what’s the point of being on top?
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Putin, Raisi, and Erdogan clasp each others' hands in a line facing toward the camera. Russia Still Has Willing Partners in the Middle East
Despite Moscow’s military shortcomings and Western efforts to make it an international pariah, Vladimir Putin remains a capable player in the region.
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Xi and Salman walk side by side, both waving. China Won’t Replace the U.S. in the Middle East
Beijing remains uninterested in choosing sides in the region’s ongoing power games.
