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“In Search of Lost Time”:Â Donald Trump’s World No Longer Exists
The title of French writer Marcel Proust's seven-volume novel (1913-1927), In Search of Lost Time, seems perfect for Donald Trump's current economic crusade against...
Trade War Tensions: The Toll on China’s Corporate Giants
China has warned that Trump's tariffs could lead to a global trade war and that the increased costs will be passed on to American...
Donald Trump’s Trade War: A Betrayal of Economic Logic and Republican Ideology?
In a paradox that has baffled both economists and classical conservatives alike, Donald Trump's administration — championing a loud return to nationalism and protectionism...
Between the Tides: Traditional Fishing Rights and the Philippines–China Maritime Tensions
As geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea (SCS) deepen, international headlines largely focus on legal or sovereignty claims, naval deployment, and freedom of...
Deceive to Dominate: Tracing Sun Tzu’s Legacy in Modern Cognitive Warfare
Is the battlefield still physical, or has it shifted into our minds?
Sun Tzu (5th century BCE), the renowned Chinese military strategist, left an enduring...
The drums of war are beating closer to Europe
Russia’s deadly attack on Ukraine’s northeastern city of Sumy, which killed at least 34 people, is yet another war crime and a challenge to...
Sell America, Buy China: who’s really being ‘liberated’?
Almost simultaneously, China's customs authority announced new chip origin identification rules, effectively blocking U.S. chip exports to China. Meanwhile, U.S. customs exempted smartphones, computers,...
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...