BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 733, February 6, 2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On December 23, 2017, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi observed that “it’s been seventy years since the UN adopted the decision to create a Palestinian state, but …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 699, December 27, 2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: While he was on the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital and start plans to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 659, November 27, 2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: During President Donald Trump’s trip to Asia in November, he dealt with political-security issues alongside various economic issues. The visit lasted almost two weeks and included visits and meetings …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 631, November 1, 2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On October 18, 2017, representatives of the Communist Party of China (CPC) met for their party conference, which takes place every five years. At the event, President Xi Jinping …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 608, October 9, 2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On September 3, the heads of the BRICS states gathered for a summit. At the event, Chinese President Xi Jinping once again presented his way of thinking about his …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 603, October 3, 2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: China has had relationships with Venezuela and Congo – countries that have experienced severe internal difficulties of late – for dozens of years. In Venezuela, China has chosen not …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 585, September 12, 2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On July 24, 2017, China warned India “not to push its luck” – the latest salvo in a long-running border conflict. India wants the Chinese to stop construction of …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 576, September 1, 2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The volume of trade between China and Turkey grew significantly in the first decade of this century. The countries’ relationship is now strengthening further, reflecting Turkey’s interest in participating …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 558, August 13, 2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On July 18, 2017, PA President Mahmoud Abbas met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to the media, the meeting was productive. “Beijing will create a dialogue mechanism between …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 548, August 1, 2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The most significant features of the recent G20 Summit were China’s and Germany’s move to the forefront of the global leadership stage and a corresponding step backward by the …
