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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...
The Securitization of Everything
The Vocabulary Shift That Changed the Rules
Something happened to the word "security" over the past decade, and the consequences are still playing out. It...
The US-Iran war is more of a geoeconomic game and less of a geopolitical one
Authors: Sanjay Turi and Praveen Sothwal*
In the 1960s, there were various domestic social welfare programs in the US. Very high defense spending and the...
Why stopping Iran’s missile threat is so difficult
Iranian missiles and drones have continued to target important energy facilities and other sites in Gulf countries and the broader Middle East. The U....
Iran conflict could spike China’s ‘bad inflation’ risk
China is facing potential economic challenges as deflation risks could worsen due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. Economists warn that this situation might...
Explainer: Zhang Xuefeng’s success is system’s failure
Two years ago, Zhang Xuefeng – China’s most famous social media influencer in the field of education, also called “education-guru,” said: “My life goal...
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...