Concentric assesses the purges from President Xi Jinping of senior leaders within the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) leadership reflect a deepening drive to consolidate control over China’s armed forces. These dynamics increase uncertainty around China’s behaviour in the region, with potential impact on trade routes, supply chains, and business operations across the Asia-Pacific.
Russia and North Korean Cooperation: Impacts on Ukraine and Wider Sanction Architecture
August 24, 2026
Russia and North Korea have moved from emergency battlefield support to an institutionalized military partnership
