Throughout August, much of China’s engagement in Africa has set the stage for this week’s upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing. While diplomats emphasized strengthening long-…

China and Europe had a busy month, despite the August vacation. A flurry of trade announcements dominated the headlines as the ongoing trade dispute between the EU and China heated up. The coming wee…

Presidential nominees Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are set to debate for the first time. These resources offer background and analysis on the foreign policy issues facing the candidates.

August witnessed significant Chinese engagement in the Middle East. Relations with Israel soured as China condemned Israel’s war in Gaza and supported Iran. Meanwhile, ties with Riyadh blossomed with…

Last month, Ganfeng Lithium, China’s largest lithium producer and refiner, announced plans to establish a $1.1 billion trading desk “to reduce the risk of market fluctuations” associated with its gro…

National security policymakers are understandably worried about economic risks, but they shouldn’t lose sight of other national interests.