May 31, 2020

China’s Donation Diplomacy

As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, the Chinese government and Chinese corporations are seemingly seeking to present an alternative to U.S. global leadership by donating financial support and medical equipment to afflicted countries.
Apr 04, 2020

Strategic Rivalry between United States and China

This argues that Europe needs to escape the bipolar logic that demands it choose between the American and Chinese economic/technological spheres, and recommends the EU develop a China policy for its drive towards strategic autonomy.
Aug 12, 2020

China is Overturning the Rules-Based Order From Within

China seeks to refashion the rules-based international order from within by redrawing the boundaries between law and politics. In order to protect the existing order, its proponents ought to champion the binding authority of international law.
Jan 09, 2021

China’s Health Diplomacy during COVID‑19

China is using COVID-19 aid to increase cooperation for its Belt and Road Initiative in recipient countries. The United States and Europe should coordinate assistance to strategically important regions to counteract China’s growing influence.
Mar 13, 2020
A medical worker in protective suit takes a break at an isolated ward of Wuhan Red Cross Hospital in Wuhan, China on February 16, 2020.

Coronavirus: The View From Italy, China, Singapore, India, and the UK

Council of Councils global perspectives roundups gather opinions from experts on major international developments. In this edition, members from leading global think tanks in Italy, China, Singapore, India, and the United Kingdom reflect on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the state of public health systems in their countries, and the importance of international and regional cooperation.

A medical worker in protective suit takes a break at an isolated ward of Wuhan Red Cross Hospital in Wuhan, China on February 16, 2020.

Council of Councils global perspectives roundups gather opinions from experts on major international developments. In this edition, members from leading global think tanks in Italy, China, Singapore, India, and the United Kingdom reflect on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the state of public health systems in their countries, and the importance of international and regional cooperation.