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From diplomacy to deterrence: Iran’s nuclear calculations
The United States' withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) under President Donald Trump marked a turning point in Iran’s nuclear trajectory....
The Dragon Dances Through the Fire: China, Trump, and the Future of Global Trade
As the sun rose over Washington, D.C., in early 2025, the world braced itself for the return of a familiar force—Donald J. Trump, now...
Chinese Scenarios for Confronting America on Trade War
The Office of the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council of China officially announced the escalation of the trade war between Washington and...
Vietnam at a Crossroads: Responding to the 2025 U.S. Tariff Shock with Strategic Resilience
Introduction: Trade Wars in a Fragmented World
In today’s fragmented global landscape, trade has become a strategic battlefield. From tariffs and sanctions to supply chain...
Deconstructing and Navigating the ‘Madness’ of Trump’s Tariff
Trump 2.0 has certainly stirred up a hornet’s nest. The US announced the introduction of tariffs that are not only wide in scope but...
From Rubble to Renewal: China and Egypt’s Pivotal Role in Gaza’s Future
As an Egyptian expert on Chinese politics, we know that both China and Egypt are important mediators in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Currently, Egypt and...
Gabriel Boric’s odyssey
The visit of Chile’s millennial and leftist President Gabriel Boric Font abroad is no ordinary sojourn. It excites the academia and the media alike...
Europe needs better tech regulation. That does not mean banning TikTok
Bans on TikTok have become increasingly common worldwide and in Europe, citing concerns over security, misinformation, and violence. While these bans are a tempting...
Dumb, Dumber and Dumbest: The Three Rounds of the Trump Tariff Wars
The first round of Trump tariffs, which still built on traditional trade wars, involved mainly Canada, Mexico and China. The second round began with...
Condemning Putin’s Crimes Against Ukraine Is an Obligation of American and International Law
By refusing to condemn Vladimir Putin’s egregious crimes against Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump is undermining core expectations of both American law and international...