Syria: Bloody Stalemate Likely to Persist
Following last week’s failed United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution, no compelling evidence has emerged from either the international community or anti-government groups vying for power within Syria that suggests an evolution of the Syrian political and military quagmire in the next few weeks. As a result, the Syrian conflict is likely to worsen and evolve into a civil war and possibly a sectarian conflict.
Click Here to Read Full Analysis. Hong Kong Bristles as China Tightens Grip
Fifteen years after the former British colony of Hong Kong was handed back to China, there are new strains in the island’s relationship with Beijing. A growing number of Hong Kong residents are refusing to assimilate, seeing themselves as politically and culturally different from the Chinese. Is Hong Kong likely to soon see the birth of a popular protest movement that could threaten the authority of Beijing?
Click Here to Read Full Analysis. China’s Next Leader to Confront Tough Questions During US Visit
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping begins a five-day trip to the United States during which he will be confronted with difficult questions about Chinese economic policy and China’s continued support for the Assad regime in Syria. It also will provide a chance for U.S. policymakers to size up Xi and boost the profile of a man who is widely expected to succeed President Hu Jintao next spring.
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