Hong Kong

  • The Panama Canal Debacle

    The Panama Canal Debacle

    Every year, over 6% of global maritime freight, and 40% of US container traffic finds itself in a narrow Panamanian shipping waterway that splits the Americas into two. This small but ultimately essential shipping route – after a relative period of peace – finds itself in the center of messy…

    Rafa Tjipta
  • Can a Mediation Court Rebrand a Repressed City? China’s Soft-Power Gamble in Hong Kong

    Can a Mediation Court Rebrand a Repressed City? China’s Soft-Power Gamble in Hong Kong

    In May 2025, China launched the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong, branding it as an alternative to Western dispute resolution forums like the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). While analysts have focused on its legal structure and geopolitical goals, less attention has been paid…

    Calleigh Pan