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Map of the global south in which China uses discourse power.

Report

Apr 20, 2022

China’s discourse power operations in the Global South

By Kenton Thibaut

An overview of China’s discourse power activities in the Global South, including the regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. It outlines the processes through which China leverages its diplomatic, media, and political positions in these regions to gain influence, and assesses the impacts of these activities for democratic resilience worldwide.

Africa China

In the News

Apr 16, 2022

Fulton quoted in the South China Morning Post on increased energy relations between Saudi Arabia and China

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 14, 2022

Asat in Foreign Policy: China’s Transnational Repression Gets Saudi Backing

By Atlantic Council

China Civil Society

Econographics

Apr 12, 2022

Economic and financial multilateralism in disarray 

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

Multilateral development banks and multilateral financial institutions have grown in number. This could be a blessing and a curse.

Africa Americas

Econographics

Mar 22, 2022

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine threatens a global wheat crisis 

By Niels Graham and Inbar Pe'er

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has rattled global wheat markets. Both nations account for nearly a third of global wheat exports leaving importers scrambling

China Macroeconomics

In the News

Mar 22, 2022

Fulton’s report on great power relations in the MENA region mentioned by the Middle East Institute

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

Report

Mar 16, 2022

Great power projection in the Middle East: The China-Russia relationship as a force multiplier

By Jonathan Fulton and Li-Chen Sim

The conflict is also likely to provide states in the MENA region, especially oil producing states, with greater leverage over the US and Western allies. The US designation of Qatar as a major non-NATO ally in January 2022 could be seen from this perspective

China Economy & Business

China-MENA Podcast

Mar 15, 2022

Chinese Community Building in the Middle East: Chinese in Dubai

By Atlantic Council

Yuting Wang joins the China-MENA podcast to discuss Chinese Community Building in the Middle East: Chinese in Dubai

China Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 1, 2022

Fulton quoted in Inside Arabia China’s growing relations in the Gulf and it’s implications towards Yemen

By Atlantic Council

China Conflict

In the News

Mar 1, 2022

Fulton joins The China Africa Project to discuss Chinese diplomacy in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business