Europe: To Be Or Not to Be?
Unless the continent reaches a political union, it is unlikely to become a true major geopolitical actor.
Mar 28, 2025
US Must Break Zero-Sum Cycle or Risk Catastrophe
Simply put, the world would be a better place if the U.S. can be persuaded to work with China and stop targeting it as a future item on its menu.
Mar 21, 2025
A Tale of Two Speeches
As the world moves further into an era of geopolitical competition and economic transformation, the stark differences between the leadership styles of China and the U.S. will continue to shape global dynamics.
Mar 18, 2025
Britain Must Chart Its Own Path Regarding China
Trump’s transactional approach to diplomacy is well known, and his willingness to sacrifice allies for short-term gains should serve as a warning to the UK.
Feb 21, 2025
Trumped Up Tariffs
Trump’s passionate and oft-repeated declarations of his admiration for tariffs as an economic panacea strongly suggest the fentanyl crisis is merely a convenient single stick with which to hit the nation’s three largest sources of imports.
Feb 20, 2025
Washington and Moscow Demand a Political Shift in Ukraine’s War-Torn Landscape
The talks between Russia and Ukraine are likely to become a high-stakes contest of power involving the U.S., Europe and Russia. The outcome will have significant implications for Europe’s long-term peace and stability, and will also serve as a true test of Trump’s stance toward the EU.
Feb 18, 2025
How to Reverse the Retreat from Liberalism?
It is far more productive to look honestly at whether liberal policies have truly benefited most citizens, especially those at the bottom of society.
Jan 21, 2025
Abuse of National Security Harms China Without Benefiting U.S.
If everything is national security, then nothing is national security.
Jan 13, 2025
Weathering Trump 2.0
While the 47th U.S. president has declared a trade war on all nations, China has the strength to get ahead despite the complex rivalry.
Jan 3, 2025
Will Trump Play a Constructive Role in Regional Peace?
The present quagmires in the Middle East and in Europe were avoidable and should not have happened.
Dec 25, 2024
The Middle East Crisis Widens
Washington must take a broad view of the Middle East region and implement a balanced policy so as to promote peace and not fan the flames of war.
Dec 5, 2024
Offsetting the Negative Atmosphere
The [main] Western characteristic is one of force, one of domination, and one of win-lose situations, as opposed to win-win situations that China is trying to advance, where the country would like to see everyone win by upholding the idea of common prosperity on a global level.
Dec 2, 2024