The Advances and Retreats in EU-China Relations
In 2025, China and the European Union mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. According to public information, the EU-China Summit...
Regional Diplomacy Confronts the Weaponisation of Trade Routes
Authors: Othon A. Leon & David Oliver*
The Red Sea, particularly the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, has evolved as one of the world's most hazardous maritime...
Carlson and the Eighth Route Army: An American Marine in Mao’s War Against Japan
I was officially invited to an interview with the official Chinese (Xinhua News Agency) and their official website to discuss the Chinese victory over...
Tanzania’s Economic Shift: The Role of Chinese Investment and Infrastructure
In recent decades, the partnership between the United Republic of Tanzania and the People's Republic of China has strengthened remarkably. Through trade agreements, development...
How a 19% Tariff on Indonesian Goods Strengthens United States’ Hand in Southeast Asia
At first glance, a 19% U.S. tariff on imports from Indonesia – a friendly trading partner – sounds like the start of a trade...
Double Standard Between Russia–Ukraine and Israel–Palestine: Is This About Religion?
The conflict between Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine shows that there are differences in the application of sanctions provided by different countries and international organizations. Conflicts...
When Silence Speaks Volumes: Europe and the Legal Fallout of Iran Strikes
In June 2025, the coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran’s nuclear facilities did more than ratchet up tensions across the...
Trump’s Tariff Strategy of “SUV Diplomacy” and the Symbol of American Industrial Power
In July 2025, the Trump administration announced a series of bilateral tariff agreements. With Japan: The US reduced tariffs on Japanese cars from 27.5%...
Strengthening Ties: Marcos Jr. Visits U.S. to Bolster Philippines-US Alliance
Washington—world history witnessed the longest bilateral relations of the United States of America with the Philippines in the East Asian region. The unfolding events...
After ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’: Israel at the Crossroads of Complexity
Nearly a month has passed since the United States launched Operation Midnight Hammer, a precision strike against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. What began as a...