Wesley Alexander Hill (何伟龙) is the Assistant Director of the Energy, Growth, and Security Program at the International Tax and Investment Center. Wesley is an expert on grand strategy, geoeconomics, and international relations with a regional specialization in China, Eurasia, and
A Chinese Legacy: Special Economic Zones With Eurasian Characteristics
States in Eurasia such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan are using a new tool from China: The Special Economic Zone. In doing so, they are changing it.
Why China's Critical Minerals Strategy Leaves The US Behind
The US has gone global in an attempt to break China's global Critical Minerals monopoly. Despite some encouraging signs, the US still has a long way to go.
Energy, Competition And Cooperation Meet At The South Caucasus
The South Caucasus host a series of trade routes central to competition in Eurasia. Incentives for stability and chaos create unexpected partnerships and opportunities.
Did French President Macron Outshine The Trump Visit To China?
Trump's visit to China produced little of note. This begs the question: is there another recent trip to China which showcases a better example?
Modern Gold Rush Showcases China America Competition
The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has expanded to gold as processing flees Dubai. For China & America, this opens a new front in the battle for global financial control.
Critical Minerals Prices Climb As Hormuz Crisis Drags On
The Iran War has caused great economic dislocation in China. It has also bequeathed China with a strategic opportunity in renewable energy and critical minerals.
Peace, Money, Markets And Minerals In Myanmar
Political obstacles have long defined US-Myanmar relations. Now critical mineral policy changes in DC seem destined to usher in a flood of investment into Myanmar.
Why China Won’t Help Iran
Conflict between Iran and Israel, the US, and an array of Arab states threatens China's energy security. Despite this incentive, don't expect Beijing to help Iran.
Eurasia's Logistics Revolution And The Board Of Peace
The Board of Peace is openly evolving into a forum for courting American support and investments. This is speeding up Eurasia's logistics revolution.
New Partners Come To Washington To Energize The Board Of Peace
During the first meeting of the Board of Peace, it will have to grapple not just with Gaza but its own utility. Energy provides a surprising answer.
