China

Second China Shock: Should the U.S. Go It Alone or Form Coalition?

China, long known as the world’s manufacturing superpower, continues to pile on more production capacity at an astounding pace. This has left many countries, especially the United States, scrambling to reassess their manufacturing strategies. The fear of being stripped of...
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China’s Military Encirclement of Taiwan: How China’s ‘Anaconda Strategy’ Aims to Slowly Strangle Taiwan’s Independence Without Firing a Shot

In recent years, Taiwan has faced mounting pressure from China, which is steadily escalating its military presence around the island. Many observers describe China's approach as reminiscent of the predatory tactics of an anaconda, a snake that patiently waits to...
President Xi Jinping has marked the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China

“No One Can Stop the Wheel of History”: Xi Jinping’s China at 75 Years of Communist Rule

On the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, President Xi Jinping delivered a statement imbued with both pride and defiance: "No one can stop the wheel of history." The phrase, spoken during celebrations of the...
Middle East in Turmoil: A Year of War Reshapes the Region

Middle East in Turmoil: A Year of War Reshapes the Region

In the Middle East, where hopes for peace have repeatedly clashed with the brutal realities of conflict, millions of people continue to dream of a life marked by safety, quiet, and stability. But as the region reels from one of...
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U.S. Weapons Support in Focus: As Gaza Collapses and Lebanon Suffers, How Is Israel Justifying Its Defense?

In late January, as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepened and the death toll soared to 25,000, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) made a request to the U.S. government for 3,000 additional bombs. The plea for more military aid came...
US President Bill Clinton stands between PLO leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzahk Rabin

30 Years On: Controversial Legacy of 1994 Nobel Peace Prize for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process

The Nobel Peace Prize has long been a symbol of hope, diplomacy, and the pursuit of peace in a tumultuous world. However, not all recipients of this prestigious honor have enjoyed universal acclaim. Perhaps no award has been more controversial...
Reverse Brain Drain

“Reverse Brain Drain”: Chinese Scientists Leaving America Amid Shadow of China Initiative’s Possible Revival

A "reverse brain drain," where more and more Chinese scientists are leaving the U.S. for positions in China, has resurfaced, driven by concerns that the discontinued China Initiative may return under a new U.S. administration. These concerns have been stoked...
Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter at 100: The Last of His Kind?

On October 1, 2024, Jimmy Carter, the longest-living American president, turns 100 years old. It’s a milestone achievement for a man who, despite his single term in office, continues to hold a unique place in American history and politics. As...
Supporters of Hezbollah watch a televised speech by Hassan Nasrallah

Death of Hassan Nasrallah: A Pivotal Moment for Middle East

The death of Hassan Nasrallah, the influential and charismatic leader of Hezbollah, marks a monumental shift in the Middle East. Nasrallah led Hezbollah, the most powerful militia in the region, for over three decades and served as Iran's staunchest ally...
Israeli firefighter works to extinguish a fire after a rocket fired from Lebanon hit an open field in northern Israel

Middle East Conflict: Rigged Pagers and Walkie-Talkies Used Against Hezbollah Amid Shifting Geopolitical Alliances

In recent weeks, Lebanon has witnessed an unexpected escalation of hostilities targeting Hezbollah forces, as Israeli intelligence is allegedly utilizing rigged pagers and walkie-talkies to carry out audacious strikes. This development has not only raised the stakes in Lebanon but...
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