Commentary

With its “dual-circulation strategy,” China is focusing on increasing self-reliance and thus its ability to withstand external pressures and disruptions.

Just because some Asian countries come to different geopolitical conclusions based on their particular circumstances and priorities does not make them intellectual and moral inferiors.

Much like Russia and Europe, the world sees China trying to recreate its own hegemonic position within the Indo-Pacific region.

Even before the war, committing journalism in Putin’s regime had become a hazardous task.

The world needs a country that remains relatively neutral, maintains communication with the Kremlin and has some leverage over Russia. At this time, that country is China.

Less reported in the press is the fact that an alternative left-wing candidate, Sim Sang-jung, also ran, splitting the South Korean vote.

Realists predicted some kind of conflict over Ukraine. But realism’s predictions still did not describe the reality.

The Achilles heel of economic statecraft directed toward China in a potential conflict will be whether businesses would prioritize politics and security over profits.

Russia’s president is in a tight spot, isolated, with his economy crumbling. But this is only the beginning of the end.