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New Atlanticist

May 3, 2012

China’s Political Intrigue Ventures West

By Frederick Kempe

Imagine that an American intelligence agency organizes an “exercise,” as one occasionally does, on how to manage an unwanted but inescapable Washington role in a Chinese leadership struggle.

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New Atlanticist

May 1, 2012

Chinese Navy Joins Carrier Club; Still Junior Member

By Michael Hannan

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLAN) continues to prepare its new aircraft carrier (SHI LANG) for operations and train a nascent cadre of naval aviators to launch and return to the deck of a moving ship. Beyond developing the day-to-day tasks involved with driving a carrier and conducting flight operations, the Chinese military must painstakingly […]

China

New Atlanticist

Mar 23, 2012

Is the World Moving Towards Chaos and Anarchy?

By Arnaud de Borchgrave

What happens when foreign think tank heavyweights get together at the prestigious Council on Foreign Relations to talk about the United States and the state of the world?

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New Atlanticist

Mar 16, 2012

China’s Military Spending and US National Security

By Derek Reveron

In a sign of transparency, China recently unveiled its annual military budget of 670 billion yuan ($106 billion), which represents a $10.6 billion annual increase. Given that China’s currency is undervalued, some estimates bring the total to over $200 billion and even higher when foreign procurement is included.

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New Atlanticist

Feb 23, 2012

Where Next for US-China Relations?

By Banning Garrett

The change in leaders in China is perhaps less significant than a new administration taking power in the United States, especially if the new US administration is from the party previously out of power. Xi Jinping has been part of the ruling administration for years. There will be new faces taking Politburo and Standing Committee […]

China

Event Recap

Feb 15, 2012

Atlantic Council Participates in Xi Jinping Luncheon

By Adrienne Chuck

On Wednesday, February 15 the Atlantic Council served as a cooperating organization for a luncheon with special guest Xi Jinping, Vice President of China, hosted by the US-China Business Council and the National Committee on US-China Relations. The delegation from the Council included Atlantic Council Chairman Senator Chuck Hagel, Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick […]

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New Atlanticist

Feb 6, 2012

China Pivot or Pirouette?

By Arnaud de Borchgrave

Amid the gazillion blogs, tweets, Facebookies and LinkedIn aficionados, it has become even harder to find reasoned and convincing arguments for what kind of military drawdown would do least harm to the United States’ global posture. Even learned think tanks are tweeting. Retired admirals and generals, professors and journalists, everyone is weighing in with elite […]

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Event Recap

Dec 16, 2011

Peering Over the Edge: Challenges and Opportunities for the Global Economy in 2012

By Adrienne Chuck

On December 16, World Bank President Robert Zoellick joined Atlantic Council President and CEO Fred Kempe at the Four Seasons Hotel In Washington for a dialogue on the many forces shaping the global economy today.

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New Atlanticist

Dec 15, 2011

As China Rises, A New US Strategy

By Zbigniew Brzezinski

A great power that allows itself to be preoccupied only with the problems of today is likely to end up mired in the conflicts of yesterday. A great power must be guided by a longer-range strategic vision.

China

Event Recap

Dec 12, 2011

Rebalanced and Refocused?: US Regional Security Strategy in Asia Facing a Rising China

By Adrienne Chuck

On December 12, the Atlantic Council’s International Security Program held its second installment of the Cross-Strait Series, a continuing discussion on the state of US-China-Taiwan relations.

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