Why is The West Divided Over China?

Why is The West Divided Over China?

European Council president Charles Michel heads to Beijing on December 1, the latest in a procession of western leaders to seek an audience with Xi Jinping, in a year when the Chinese president has cemented his position as the country’s most powerful leader since Mao Zedong.

Putin Might Be Hurting Russia’s Chances to Ally With Kazakhstan

Putin Might Be Hurting Russia’s Chances to Ally With Kazakhstan

It has been a turbulent year in Russian-Kazakh relations. Russia’s oil rich neighbour, which straddles central Asia and eastern Europe, started the year by asking for Russia’s help in restoring stability after protests erupted in its major cities.