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China and the West

By John P. Ruehl Established Western economic institutions are facing a formidable challenge from Chinese newcomers, each side offering distinct and competitive lending strategies with far-reaching consequences for global infrastructure and development. In October 2023, amid celebrations commemorating the 10th anniversary...
Photograph Source: TIGER500 – CC BY 2.0 Threat perception is central to decision making regarding war and the use of force; alliance politics; and the role of deterrence. Exaggerations of threat make war more likely and  weaken the ability of...