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China’s new security role in the Middle East under President Xi Jinping
With Chinese President Xi Jinping assuming power in 2012, increased Chinese political activity was observed in the Middle East, as high-level Chinese delegations began...
‘Survival’ is very powerful motivator to drive US-China cooperation
There have been debates of whether China and the US have entered a new cold war, and there has been much hype of a...
Economics as a Weapon of War: Ukraine, China and Beyond
“Apply this economic, peaceful, silent, deadly remedy and there will be no need for force. It is a terrible remedy. It does not cost...
Promoting democratic values and institutions: A review of the 2023 Summit for Democracy
Authors: Dr. Kristian Alexander and Dr. Mohammad Farid Azzi*
On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 the Summit for Democracy’s five co-hosts — the United States, Costa...
Why Global Players Must be Concerned of New Version of Charm Offensive in Xi Jinping 3.0 Era?
Backdrop
When Joshua Kurlantzick coined the term ‘charm offensive’ for China in 2007, it simply referred to China’s use of soft power to improve its...
United States and the West are no longer ‘examples’ for UAE
It started with Saudi Arabia. President Biden was met with cool, if not cold, greetings during his visit to Riyadh last July. Then the...
Charles Michel: Europe warming up to Macron’s ‘strategic autonomy’ push away from U.S.
European leaders are becoming increasingly favorable toward French President Emmanuel Macron’s push for “strategic autonomy” away from the United States, European Council boss Charles...
Pakistan’s Efforts and Challenges for Peace in the Region
The Pakistani narrative is gaining traction throughout the globe. Pakistan's attempts to bring about peace in the Middle East, Afghanistan, and other parts of...
The AUKUS alliance and its implications in the Indo-Pacific region
Indo-Pacific framework is one of the hottest topics in recent international politics. It is mainly a framework of countries led by the United States...
Will Taiwan continue to be isolated amidst international conflicts?
The South China Sea region is experiencing unprecedented tensions, aimed at pressuring Beijing to change its stance on the war in Ukraine or exhaust...