China Bolsters Naval Presence in Strait of Hormuz Amid US Pressure on Iran and Venezuela
The United States is attempting to exert pressure on China through its allies, such as Venezuela and Iran, which places Iranian oil and energy...
Succession in Iran: Who Will Inherit Khamenei’s Power?
Iranian clerics are close to naming a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was recently killed in U. S.-Israeli strikes. The clerical body responsible...
The War That Was Supposed to be Easy
Beneath the visible theater of warfare, a more consequential dynamic appears to be unfolding. It is one that suggests the United States may have...
From the Two Sessions to the World: Exporting a New Model for Global Order
The 2026 Two Sessions in China, comprising the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the National People's Congress (NPC), serve as a strategic...
One Week, Endless Fronts: The Unfolding Fallout from Trump’s Gamble on Iran
One week into the U. S.-Israeli war against Iran, President Donald Trump faces significant risks that challenge his goal of achieving a clear geopolitical...
Hellscapes and History: America and Israel’s War in Iran
Large-scale airstrikes from America and Israel continue in Iran, with civilian death tolls surpassing 700 in only a few days. The Nataanz military facility...
Will Japan’s Pivot to Central Asia Erode Chinese Influence in the Region?
On December 20, 2025, Japan and the five Central Asian nations (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) convened the Central Asia plus Japan Dialogue...
China’s 2026 Legislative Agenda and the Push for a “Force-Free” World Order
The 2026 Two Sessions in China (the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and the National People's Congress) serve as a strategic platform for consolidating...
The Roar of the Lion and the Silence of the Clergy: Iran’s Transition into a Garrison State
Introduction
The night of February 28, 2026, “Operation Roaring Lion” marked a seismic shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics. A precision strike carried out by US...
How the Iran War Tests China’s Middle East Strategy
The war involving the United States, Israel and Iran represents one of the most significant geopolitical crises confronting China’s Middle East policy in recent...