China Analysis: Control at the grassroots
Examining China’s new public security toolbox
Asia
Beware the new Beijing-Berlin bond
Europe’s relationship with Beijing will largely be determined by the emerging “special relationship” between China and Germany. However, the rest of Europe must find ways to help Germany be a good European in its relationship with China – or risk being cut out of the loop.
China and Germany: a new special relationship?
Why the emerging special relationship matters for Europe
China and New Europe
Premier Wen Jiabao's latest visit to Europe demonstrated that Beijing has great hopes for its relationship with 'New Europe'. But this is risky for the European Union, as it undermines its ability to present a united front to China.
How to extend Burma’s Spring
The EU is due to decide on Monday whether to lift sanctions against Burma. Instead of lifting all sanctions the EU should follow a gradual approach and focus on targeted assistance and an ambitious social-responsibility framework for European companies.
China Analysis: Taiwan after the election
How will Taiwan’s relationship with China evolve?
China at the crossroads: are the reformers winning the argument?
China is facing a choice between regress and reform
How the EU can support reform in Burma
Europe can help Burma reform, but its help must be gradual
BRICS may find common ground, but India must stand up for itself
This week's BRICS summit may be a shop window for the potency of the world's rapidly rising global powers, but on closer inspection there is a startling lack of unity between them.