The Party Behind the State

Friday, June 19, 2026

Many observers focus on China’s government or its companies. Yet understanding modern China requires examining the institution that connects them. The Communist Party functions not only as a political organisation, but also as a coordinating mechanism that links state institutions, economic development and long-term national priorities.

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Balancing Giants

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
a large white boat sitting on top of a body of water

Southeast Asia sits at the center of intensifying U.S.–China rivalry, navigating a fragile balance between security and economic dependence. Through strategic autonomy and hedging, regional states resist alignment—yet rising tensions threaten to narrow the space that makes this delicate equilibrium possible.

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