By Sam Kessler - Chief and Managing Editor ; SDSS President The new international system is one that has been built on trends, patterns, and indicators that have been in the making for several years. Trends are typically built on catalyst events and scenarios that cascade into a wide variety of situations and new norms that tend to result into both expected and unexpected … [Read more...] about The Multi-Polar Role of Russia’s Primakov Doctrine and the Certainty of a Chinese-Russian Strategic Alliance
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Can Putin Restore Russia’s Superpower Status?
By Paul Seibel – Contributor Moscow’s intervention with Kazakhstan’s violent unrest earlier this year is a firm reminder that Russian hegemony in the former Soviet republics is still a priority for them. Tensions began to escalate among its citizens on January 2, 2022 over inflation and the Kazakhstan government’s decision to lift the price cap on fuel. Over several days, … [Read more...] about Can Putin Restore Russia’s Superpower Status?
AUKUS: Its Strategic Importance and What it Means for U.S. Allies and Quad Partners
By Katherine Sharp – Contributor The United States has long-maintained alliances with the United Kingdom and Australia by military cooperation and shared security concerns in the international community. Recently on September 15, 2021, the U.S. announced its formation of a new trilateral security pact with the United Kingdom and Australia known as AUKUS. This alliance will … [Read more...] about AUKUS: Its Strategic Importance and What it Means for U.S. Allies and Quad Partners
What Does the Taliban’s Return to Power Mean for China’s BRI Strategy in Central Asia?
By Paul Seibel – Contributor The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is an ambitious campaign to develop extensive economic networks across the world that incorporates soft power as a way to compete and undercut the United States and the Western liberal international order. This initiative is a key staple in the PRC’s foreign policy and is … [Read more...] about What Does the Taliban’s Return to Power Mean for China’s BRI Strategy in Central Asia?
Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 2 – U.S. Withdrawal in Afghanistan and Tensions in Central Asia
This episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast we discuss the U.S. announcement of withdrawing troops in Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. We also discuss issues and probabilities that surround that decision as well as the impact and relationship the decision has on the future of U.S. geo-strategy in Central Asia, particularly regarding the People's Republic of China (PRC) and … [Read more...] about Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 2 – U.S. Withdrawal in Afghanistan and Tensions in Central Asia
Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 1 – Military Coup in Burma: Domestic and International Implications
This episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast we discuss the recent military coup in Myanmar/Burma and its domestic and international implications. How will this impact the future of Burmese democracy and geopolitical/geo-strategic tensions between the United States and China? Find out now on Fulcrum Global! Host: Sam Kessler Guests: Dr. Mark Kass and Wayland Blue Music … [Read more...] about Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 1 – Military Coup in Burma: Domestic and International Implications
Unpacking the China-Russia Alliance – Caspian Report
China and Russia are ancient neighbors with long and complex histories together. However, we have been witnessing a gradual upward trend in friendly relations between the two since the end of the Cold War. This recent presentation by the Caspian Report explores the possibility of an alliance between China and Russia while also addressing the likeliness of it not happening as … [Read more...] about Unpacking the China-Russia Alliance – Caspian Report
Burma and China’s Strategy Beyond the Western Pacific: Assessing Instability and Opportunity
By Wayland Blue – Contributor After many years the Chinese and Burmese relationship has reversed itself from displaying limited importance to one that has great strategic value in this current period of great power competition between the United States (U.S.) and the People’s Republic of China (PRC). As a result, the Indo-Pacific region has risen to prominence for U.S. … [Read more...] about Burma and China’s Strategy Beyond the Western Pacific: Assessing Instability and Opportunity
China and ASEAN’s Restructuring Reality in Light of the USMCA Trade Deal
By Sam Kessler – Chief & Managing Editor; Contributor The updated North American trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada that replaced the old NAFTA agreement is very much a policy that correlates with the 2017 U.S. National Security Strategy that emphasizes heavily on great power competition with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). In fact, the … [Read more...] about China and ASEAN’s Restructuring Reality in Light of the USMCA Trade Deal
China Global Expansion Initiatives – Intelligence Brief #2
Intelligence Brief #2 China: Expanding Their Global Influence Fulcrum Global Contributor, Cameron Grischott, is our Primary Open-Source Analyst for this week and his topic deals with the current status of China's global expansion initiatives in various regions. DATE OF ANALYSIS AND SUBMISSION: July 9, 2018 PRIMARY ANALYST: Cameron Grischott EDITING TEAM: Sam … [Read more...] about China Global Expansion Initiatives – Intelligence Brief #2
Renewed Russian Sanctions and its Impact on the China-Russia Relationship
By Sam Kessler - Chief & Managing Editor and Contributor Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump and Congress finalized the approval of renewed sanctions on the Russian Federation. This is a response to public outcry over allegations that Russia hacked the U.S. elections. However, it represents a continuation of U.S. sanctions policy toward Russia since their annexation of … [Read more...] about Renewed Russian Sanctions and its Impact on the China-Russia Relationship
