Antonio Graceffo

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Antonio Graceffo, PhD. China-MBA, is a China economic-analyst who has spent over 20 years in Asia, including 7 in China, and 3 in Mongolia, where he teaches economics at the American university. He is a graduate of Shanghai University of Sport and Antai College of Economics & Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Additionally, he conducted three years of post-doctoral studies at School of Economics Shanghai University, focusing on U.S.-China trade, and currently studies national security at the American Military University. He is the author of 5 books about China, including Beyond the Belt and Road: China’s Global Economic Expansion and The Wushu Doctor. His writing has appeared in The South China Morning Post, The Diplomat, Jamestown Foundation China Brief, Lowy Institute China Brief, Penthouse, and others. He is a frequent guest on various TV shows, providing China commentary on NTD network in the United States.

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The Fall of Assad Sparks Hope for Myanmar

The recent fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has sent shockwaves across the global political landscape, reigniting discussions about authoritarian resilience and the...

Myanmar: The World’s Longest-Running Conflict Needs the West

After analyzing the Burma (Myanmar) war both from abroad and on-site for 20 years, this author’s view is that ending the conflict will require...

The Tide of the War in Burma, May 2024

Reporting form the Burma border The rebels continue to find success due to their resolve and unity across ethnic lines. However, victory remains elusive as...

War in Burma/Myanmar: IDPs and Refugees Struggle for Existence

Antonio Graceffo reporting from the border The war in Burma/Myanmar, which had already been ongoing since 1948, intensified after the 2021 coup that displaced the...

U.S. Funding for Taiwan Deterrence

In late November, in the wake of the APEC Summit, Chinese leader, Xi Jinping stated that the Taiwan issue needed to be resolved soon....

Myanmar Transnational Crime and War

Myanmar, the Southeast Asian nation formerly known as Burma, is responsible for a highly intricate web of transnational crime. This includes a wide range...

Israel-Hamas Conflict as a Holy War: For Fundamentalists in All Three Abrahamic Faiths

Hamas regards its October 7 attack on Israel as an act of jihad, a concept viewed by extremist Muslims as a holy war. This...

Niger Coup: Spiraling into Darkness

On July 26, 2023, a group of Nigerien army officers calling themselves the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (Conseil National pour...

Breaking the Grip: Comprehensive Policy Recommendations to Defeat Drug Cartels

In 2022, drug overdoses claimed the lives of over 100,000 Americans. The primary sources of illegal drugs flooding into the United States are the...

Narcotrafficking’s Impact on Source, Transit, and User Countries

Narcotrafficking is a transnational crime with drugs, weapons, money, and people crossing international borders for illicit purposes. Generally, narcotrafficking involves at least three countries:...

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The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Shaping Global Economies

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Russia-Ukraine War Beyond 2025: Shuffling US-Russia Relations and World Order

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