In this episode, Dr. Anna Powles joins us to discuss China’s growing presence in the Pacific region. Dr. Powles analyzes the geopolitical and security concerns of China’s deepening involvement in the region, as well as the consequences of competition between regional powers. She also addresses the complexities of China’s strategic, economic, and diplomatic interests and implications for the future strategic balance of the region.
Keyword:resource politics
China’s Energy Security: A Conversation with Zha Daojiong
This episode discusses China’s energy security challenges and the consequences of China’s quest for energy both abroad and domestically with Zha Daojiong, Professor of International Political Economy at the School of International Studies, Peking University.
Does China Pose a Threat to Global Rare Earth Supply Chains?
China has established itself as the dominant global supplier of rare earths, a group of 17 minerals that are crucial to countless advanced technologies. China’s capacity to disrupt global rare earth supply chains has raised alarm bells in several major countries, but Beijing’s influence within the industry is likely to be eroded in the coming years.