If China were to lead the world...

What Happens When China Becomes the Most Powerful Country in the World?  by David Batashvili If China were to lead the world, then democracy would be hard-pressed to remain the mainstream form of political regime it has been for the last century.  Read it here. The Impact of Great Power Competition on the U.S. Navy  by John S. Van Oudenaren The Navy is being asked to prepare for a major war but also conduct all of its regular duties. Can the Navy and American shipbuilding keep up?  Read it here. What Does the Assange Arrest Mean for Press Freedoms in America?  by Hunter DeRensis The charges being brought against Assange are for the same crimes the Obama administration declined to bring forth in 2013.  Read it here. Getting Freedom of Navigation Operations Right in the South China Sea  by Hyun-Binn Cho and Umut Yüksel The law of the sea remains elusive to many, and when territorial seas—or the build-up of artificial islands or military installations—are not being challenged, that should be made clear.  Read it here. Missing in Action: Washington's Arctic Security Plan  by Geoff Upton   The arctic is increasingly becoming a major geopolitical flashpoint.  Read it here.