Analyst Marko Papic examines speculation that China is considering buying European outstanding debt as the Chinese vice premier prepares to visit Europe.

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Analyst Marko Papic examines the EU-IMF bailout of Ireland and the opportunities it may present for Germany.

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China Director Jennifer Richmond analyzes Beijing's increasing inflation concerns and possible repercussions for the government.

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Analyst Peter Zeihan examines the potential for currency war between the United States and China and what is expected to emerge from the G-20 summit.

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Analyst Marko Papic puts France's decision to enter into a bilateral military relationship with the United Kingdom in the broader context of Germany's increasing assertion of power.

Analyst Kamran Bokhari discusses why news on Iranian payments to Afghan officials was leaked as negotiations with the Taliban are intensifying.

Analyst Matt Gertken examines the geopolitical ramifications of China constricting exports of rare earth elements for its own economic reasons.

At the annual meeting of the Communist Party of China, the country's five-year plan has been the major focus. East Asia analyst Matt Gertken says the core issue is spreading prosperity to the majority of Chinese who live away from the country's more prosperous coast.

Analyst Matt Gertken examines the present alignment of Russian and Chinese energy interests, and why that alignment is likely to be temporary.

Analyst Peter Zeihan examines global economies -- whether the United States is in for another recession, China's economic mirage and the demographics behind Germany's current market strength.