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Frozen Frontiers - China & The Polar Regions

China’s Great Power Ambitions in the Polar Regions

 

China’s pursuit of great power status is drawing it to the frozen reaches of the world’s polar regions. In both the Arctic and Antarctic, China has undertaken ambitious expeditions and developed world-class research facilities. These investments have elevated China’s voice in polar affairs and afforded it an opportunity to shape the emerging geopolitical landscape.

Its growing physical footprint in the world’s most remote frontiers also serves to advance China’s broader strategic and military interests. To access the Report please click here. Our sincere thanks to the CSIS for kindly sharing this digital report.

 

US Indo-Pacific Strategy Feb 2022

 

 

Dear CBI Members and Partners,

The US recently published its much anticipated Indo-Pacific strategy.

Kindly find a link to the paper below and commentary from Council on Foreign Relations  (CFR) President Richard N Haas.

Download U.S.-Indo-Pacific-Strategy

CFR Commentary on Indo-Pacific Strategy

 

Asia House Analysis - Philippines-US-China Economic and Political Relations

Dear CBI Members and Partners,

Kindly find some useful analysis of the economic and political dynamics at play between the US, China and The Philippines.

US-China-Philippines Analysis

With our thanks to Asia House for very kindly sharing.