Tag: US-China
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US and China in Resource Competition: Africa Caught in the Middle
Introduction: A global race for resources As the United States and China position themselves at the forefront of a global resource race, Africa finds itself in a precarious middle ground. The competition stretches from minerals critical to tech supply chains to energy and agricultural commodities. While headlines focus on geopolitical power, the everyday consequences are…
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Why the Moon is Not the South China Sea: Reframing Lunar Space Ahead of the Next Race
Introduction: A World Watching, Yet a Lesson in Perspective As nations set their sights on crewed lunar missions, the impulse to compare the moon program to terrestrial sovereignty disputes is understandable. The Moon, unlike the South China Sea, is not a patchwork of claims and counterclaims with conflicting maritime rights. Yet the temptation to frame…
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US-China Port Fee War Threatens Global Maritime Trade
Overview: A new front in the US-China trade war The United States and China are expanding a battle that began on land into the high seas. Beginning this week, both countries plan to levy port fees on ocean carriers that move goods ranging from consumer toys to crude oil. The move marks a rare instance…