Canada is the one of the first in-depth studies of China's increasing interest in the Arctic. It offers a holistic approach to understanding Chinese motivations and the potential impacts of greater Chinese presence in the circumpolar region, exploring resource development, shipping, scientific...

"Assessing China's rapidly changing role on the international stage China is again undergoing a period of significant transition. Internally, China's leaders are addressing challenges to the economy and other domestic issues after three decades of dramatic growth and reforms. President Xi...

The East Asian paradox -- Insecurity and economic interdependence in East Asia -- Rare earth : China's economic coercion and the demise of Chinese monopoly -- Shale gas and oil : Japan's quest for alternative sources of energy -- Trade agreements as geo-economic Instruments -- Japanese...

This working paper brings together assessments of the trilateral relations between China, the EU und the US from the disciplines of political science and economics. The first paper primarily addresses the following three issues: a) China's current development and prospects b) EU-China relations,...