QUAD-Fusion or QUAD Confusion?

The QUAD is now loosely united by the unsubstantiated idea that China has hegemonic aspirations across Asia and the Indo-Pacific. As a result, it is turning to more hawkish solutions rather than the cooperative, diplomatic mechanism for discussions about shared interests.

Can Global Internet Be Saved?

Though undoubtedly less than pleased to see their country’s most prominent technology and internet firms losing access to overseas markets, China’s leaders and policymakers are not entirely unreasonable, and likely understand the inherent imbalances in which China’s own digital sphere remains largely closed to foreign players, while expecting overseas markets to remain open to China’s.