More: Diplomacy
What Are Nexus States?
What are ‘Nexus States’? For the purposes of this discussion, they’re defined as small states that enjoy a convergence of geographical access, financial services...
The Real Estate Cold War: Russia and America Fighting Over “Parity”
This past week the United States informed the Russian Federation that it was going to immediately close the Russian consulate in San Francisco as...
Variations on a theme: The Gulf crisis settles into a family squabble
A three-month old crisis in the Gulf that has pitted Qatar against an alliance led by the UAE and Saudi Arabia has settled into...
China, Pakistan & Afghanistan: a strategic partnership for regional peace
Authors: Shahid Ali & Wang Li On August 21 (Monday), U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled his new Afghanistan strategy in a national address,...
Trump and Obama: Stupidity and Legacy
Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn. is known for its regular polls. It asked voters what words came to mind when they thought of President...
Dialogue, Mutual Respect & Mutual Trust bracing Sino-U.S. Relations
Authors: Wang Li & Fan Yao-tian During August 15-17, Marine Corps General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited China,...
A Vote for an Incompetent President
Since January when this administration entered office, has anything significant been accomplished. The only major bill slapping more sanctions on Russia was entirely the...
The Nano- Diplomacy as a Success of Holland’s Trade?
In today’s globalized world, the development of nanotechnology being considered as a pivotal gateway to Europe is based on the rational large-scale run and...
Reducing Middle East tensions? Saudi-UAE moves hint at willingness to engage with Iran
Recent moves by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates suggest that the two Gulf states may be looking for ways to reduce tensions...
China and Turkey Aspiring for the Greatness in the World
Authors: Wang Li & Fan Yao-tian During his 2-day visit to China (August 2-3), Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu of Turkey informed the media that...