Christopher Phillips

Professor of International Relations at Queen Mary University of London

Can China become a mediation superpower?

As the Gaza war rumbles on, China’s position has been remarkably muted. In the past few years Middle Eastern powers have grown used to Beijing…

The politics of calculation in Gaza war

With the Gaza war deep into its second month, western states show few signs of easing their steadfast support for Israel.While some allies have…

Is an expanded BRICS a threat to the West?

The proposed expansion of the BRICS group has prompted several commentators to question whether it could eventually challenge the West. The existing…