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The information war now conducted by the United States against China centers on Xinjiang. Once again, the United State uses longstanding problems—such as the rise of extremism in Central Asia (fueled to some extent by the United State since the 1980s)—to create problems for its adversaries.
Continue readingThe COVID-19 Catastrophe in India Keeps Growing
PM Modi’s failure to take the pandemic seriously has resulted in what could be the world’s worst-yet COVID-19 catastrophe.
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For rich countries, the billions of dollars of vaccine market for Big Pharma far outweigh the benefits of saving millions of lives.
Continue readingWhy Xinjiang Is Emerging as the Epicenter of the U.S. Cold War on China
As China seizes the tech innovation initiative, U.S. has mobilized a rights-related diplomatic weapon to fight back.
Continue readingWhy the U.S. Shouldn’t Play Games With Cyberwarfare as Its Power Declines
Cybersecurity threats are emerging as one of the most serious challenges of the 21st century. The U.S. and its NATO allies have turned down every attempt within the UN framework for banning cyberweapons.
Continue readingThe China-Iran Pact Is a Game Changer – Part III
China-Iran deal is raising concerns from India to Israel to the U.S. as the details remain a tightly guarded secret.
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Beijing is setting a new tone for easing tensions and rivalry in the historically volatile region.
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China is making bold moves in the Middle East that are fast shifting the region’s balance of power.
Continue readingThis Is How Shingles of Indian Interests in Myanmar Overlap Russia and China’s
Geography and history cannot be ignored in inter-state relationships even in the direst of circumstances.
Continue readingWhy the U.S. and Its Allies Are Stupid to Turn COVID-19 Vaccination Into a Geopolitical Power Play
The COVID-19 pandemic demands that all nations cooperate to vaccinate the entire global population—a goal that can’t be achieved using the usual rules of which countries win and which ones lose.
Continue readingIndia’s Agony and Ecstasy Over Quad
America’s military beats drums of conflict but Washington’s Western allies are reluctant to fall in line.
Continue readingTalks in Alaska Can Be Transformative for U.S.-China Ties
America’s sense of crisis vis-a-vis China stems from its fundamental decline in comprehensive competitiveness.
Continue readingReset of India-Lanka Ties in the Cards
Sri Lanka hands India major port development deal that will tie the two neighbors together for decades to come.
Continue readingBiden Continues the U.S. Conflict With China Through the Quad
While there was no direct mention of China in the Quad’s virtual meeting of leaders, Vijay Prashad shows how the U.S. is using the group to advance its agenda against China.
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