Understanding the Controversy and Legality of ‘Overseas Police Stations’
Why China’s Actions Toward Ukraine and Russia Could Shape the Course of Future Geopolitics
New Era of China-Saudi Ties Riles Iran
The pomp and ceremony of the recent visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Saudi Arabia has drawn comparison with the transactional relationship that the historic U.S.-Saudi alliance has been reduced to.
Continue readingCould China Help Brazil to Overcome Its Economic Crisis?
Brazil will need to seek greater balance in its trade agenda if it wants to return to being a solid economy.
Continue readingChinese Geopolitical Inroads Into Central Asia Are Coming at Russia’s Expense
The Ukraine war has revitalized the silent competition between China and Russia in Central Asia. Despite the steady shift in China’s favor since the Soviet collapse, Russia’s entrenched influence and friendly ties between Beijing and Moscow will prevent open contention.
Continue readingChina’s Path to Socialist Modernization
The Chinese Communist Party’s new congress has gone beyond “tough battles” to protect Chinese sovereignty and expand the dignity of its people.
Continue readingIranian and Turkish Moves to Join Shanghai Cooperation Organization Raise Its Profile
While far from an alliance, the SCO is increasingly utilized for managing Eurasian affairs without traditional Western mechanisms and organizations.
Continue readingWhat Do Americans Care About? Not a Cold War With Russia and China
A foreign policy for the middle class must find a way to curb our adventures abroad so that Americans can rebuild democracy and strength at home.
Continue readingWill the Samarkand Spirit Revive the Word ‘Mutual’ in World Affairs?
Despite countries that attended the SCO summit not seeing eye to eye on various issues, they have built trust with each other and are interested in cementing diplomatic and economic ties.
Continue readingFrance’s Influence in Africa Faces Strains From Locals and Foreign Competitors
The recent visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Algeria is an attempt by Paris to hold on to the economic and cultural control it once had over its former colonies.
Continue readingWhere Does Russia Receive Its Aid From?
While Ukraine has received enormous aid from around the world since the Russian invasion began in February, open support for Russia should not be dismissed.
Continue readingThe Most Important Election in the Americas Is in Brazil
Former president Lula is in the lead in the polls ahead of the first round of elections in Brazil to be held on October 2. These elections will be transformative for Brazil and will have ramifications across the globe.
Continue readingDid Nancy Pelosi Accelerate Chinese-Russian Military Cooperation With Her Taiwan Visit?
China had warned of “serious consequences” in the lead-up to the visit but has avoided any significant military escalation so far.
Continue readingThe UN Proved Its Usefulness in Crafting Ukraine Grain Deal
The United Nations helps design a deal to ship foodstuffs blocked in Ukraine ports.
Continue readingWhy Lithium Power Politics Are Playing Out Very Differently in Chile and Bolivia
The people of Bolivia and Chile imagine a different kind of extraction: one that is controlled by those who live by the resources and one that does not destroy the earth.
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