Politics – China Focus

What the U.S. ‘Capture’ of Maduro Really Means for the World

A world that accepts unilateral abduction as justice is one where sovereignty is fragile and force persuasive.

Politics Jan 15, 2026

The U.S. War on Caracas

As the events in Venezuela unfold, it is indispensable to remember that this assault is not simply on Venezuela and its government; it is an assault on all of...

Politics Jan 14, 2026

How “America First” Is Clearing the Way for a Multipolar World

Going it alone sounds tough until it means paying more, knowing less, and reacting later.

China & The World Politics Jan 14, 2026

Winter Sunshine: ROK Buttresses Ties with China

While our analysis shows the South Korean approach is in part guided by the necessity of better balancing, we must also conclude that Lee appears well-suited...

China & The World Politics Economy Jan 12, 2026

The Donroe Doctrine: A 21st-century Recasting of Monroe Doctrine

The 'Donroe Doctrine' is a significant and dangerous evolution of the Monroe Doctrine. This shift from 'implicit hegemony' to 'explicit power politics' poses a...

Politics Jan 8, 2026

Venezuela & The Challenge of Latin American Unity

If Washington succeeds, it will reinforce a dangerous U.S. precedent: that political outcomes can be imposed on isolated states at manageable cost, and that...

Politics Jan 7, 2026

Turning Black Waste into a Green Resource

To deal with a polluted by-product of coal production, central China’s Shanxi Province has explored a governance path that addresses both the symptoms and...

Science & Technology Politics Economy Environment Jan 7, 2026

Japan’s Remilitarization Must Be Stopped

The entire world needs to come together to condemn—and stop—Japan's accelerating militarism: For most of Asia, Japan's remilitarization is the real...

China & The World Politics Jan 6, 2026

The Fuxian Blueprint: Charting a Path to Lasting Peace

In demonstrating that lasting peace is best constructed by empowering disputing parties to find their own way forward, with respectful support from a trusted...

China & The World Politics Jan 6, 2026