The Unwarranted Iran War: US-China Stakes, Regional Costs, Global Losses
Originally set for March, the high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping was postponed for about "five or six...
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 the Gulf States Need a New Security Playbook
The present war on Iran has proven that being a superpower nation, advanced with latest military technology doesn't mean it's able to win each...
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...
How France Turned Lavrov’s Platform into a Strategic Communication Operation
Russian information doctrine operates on a consistent premise: that the openness of Western media systems is a vulnerability to be exploited. Granting an adversary...
Decoding China’s Position on the U.S.-Israeli War Against Iran
The launch of large-scale US and Israeli strikes against Iran starting on February 28 enters the second month now. It is undeniable that the...
Second Trump Presidency and NATO Alliance: Will Trump Walk Away from NATO?
The recent escalation between Iran and US-Israel has once again reinstated President Trump's views on NATO alliance as he openly warned of withdrawing from...
South Korea’s Strategic Bind During the American-Iranian War
South Korea, a major ally of the United States, is one of the countries facing the spillover of the 2026 American-Iranian War. Alongside much...
Iran’s Shadow War May Extend to the Sahel
In the early hours of a recent morning, surveillance aircraft tracked an unmarked convoy crossing the desert corridors linking the Sahel to the Atlantic...