Dr.Nadia Helmy

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Associate Professor of Political Science, Faculty of Politics and Economics / Beni Suef University- Egypt. An Expert in Chinese Politics, Sino-Israeli relationships, and Asian affairs- Visiting Senior Researcher at the Centre for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES)/ Lund University, Sweden- Director of the South and East Asia Studies Unit

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China’s Hormuz Pledge Sparks Debate Over Beijing’s Bid to Lead a Gulf Unity Front Against Foreign Interference

The statements of Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun in April 2026, Chinese diplomacy, shifted from its traditional language of restraint to a clear message...

Beijing, Tehran, Washington: The Hidden Significance of Cheng Li-wen’s Visit

The leader of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wen, made a rare and historic visit to China from April 7 to 12,...

China’s position after the failure of the US-Iran negotiations

Negotiations between Iran and the United States have reached a deadlock due to differing demands. Washington seeks a narrow agreement concerning maritime security in...

Chinese Envoy Seizes Cairo Talks to Counter U.S. Post-Iran War Influence with Global Development Push

In early April 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang met with Egyptian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad for...

The New Intelligence Challenge: How China Exploits Israel’s Internal Divisions to Outmaneuver Mossad

The Israeli intelligence apparatus, particularly the Mossad and Shin Bet, faces a growing challenge stemming from the Chinese strategy of its State Security Service...

As the U.S. and Israel drain, what role can China and Russia play in stopping the war?

China and Russia are adopting a strategy of indirectly benefiting from the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, starting in April...

China deepens humanitarian ties with Israeli liberals to counter far-right political rifts

The current Chinese ambassador to Israel, Xiao Juncheng (who assumed his post in November 2024), is leading an intensive public diplomacy strategy aimed at...

China’s People-Centered vs. Election-Focused: A Tale of Two Systems

In my observation of China’s development process, there’s the most impressive aspect of its truth-seeking and down-to-earth manner, which is embedded into the daily...

Why does the Chinese leadership emphasize the correct understanding of governance performance?

The Chinese leadership, under President Xi Jinping, emphasizes a correct understanding of governance performance to bolster the legitimacy of the Communist Party, ensure sustainable...

Chinese media and TikTok campaigns target Israeli public opinion, amplifying protests after Iran war and execution law

China’s media and political discourse towards Israel in 2026 represents a strategic shift from positive neutrality to structural criticism, aiming to undermine public confidence...

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The US-Iran Memorandum and the Coercion It Leaves in Place

On 15 June, four days before a signing ceremony...

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CPEC 2.0: Strategic Infrastructure or Strategic Vulnerability? A Geopolitical Reassessment

As the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) enters its second...
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