4+ hour, 25+ min ago  (111+ words) Challenging the myth of U. S. military might Middle Eastern countries increasingly realized that instead of the U. S. military presence being a source of protection for them, it has become the reason for attacks on them. The burden on American taxpayers The war…...

7+ hour, 45+ min ago  (836+ words) China-US Focus New Alliance of Middle Powers Hints at Restructuring of International Order Canada and the five Nordic countries have vowed to seek closer "middle power" cooperation, a strategic effort to preserve national sovereignty. The move exposes a rift in…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1373+ words) After one month of hostilities and no exit plans, the lethal costs of the U. S. -Israel joint war against Iran are global. How will the crisis reverberate against the backdrop of elevated U. S. -China relations?" Graphics: Anadolu Agency (AA) Originally set for…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago  (785+ words) Merging combat commands and cutting 20 percent of active-duty four-star generals have angered many top military officers. Without the support of top military brass and state governments, can Trump 2. 0s ambitious military reform succeed? We shall see. What to reform, and how?...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (107+ words) Passing the Torch | Nini Suet | Part 2 Beyond the Narrative | Nini Suet | Part 1 A New Generation Redefines the U. S. -China Conversation | Ma Chubo | Part 2 Hong Kong as a Connector | Ma Chubo | Part 1 A New Generation Redefines the U. S. -China Conversation | Fan Jingyue | Part…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (856+ words) China-US Focus Iran Crisis Exposes Cracks in NATO Solidarity The organization, which is historically tied to the United States is facing new questions. Donald Trump's rhetoric has offended America's European allies, and several of them do not want to get…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (767+ words) China-US Focus A Changing America and China Relations What matters most for China is not whether the United States is in decline but how to understand a country that seeks to shape history while being no longer willing to bear…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (243+ words) The pretext for Trump's aggression against Iran, in partnership with Israel, is flimsy. As the saying goes, even a gentle rabbit may bite when cornered. The current war is, in some respects, an extreme manifestation of hegemony. And the whole…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (913+ words) China-US Focus Washington's Actions Belie Its Words The contradictions between the Trump administration's state strategies and outward actions highlight its new geopolitical interventionist mindset. It claims to oppose prolonged wars, yet it does not reject military means to pursue economic…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (841+ words) China-US Focus The 6, 000-Meter Mirage: Is Japan Extracting Rare Earths or Political Capital? China's export controls on rare earths have exposed Japan's persistent dependence, prompting Tokyo to promote deep-sea mining as a path to self-sufficiency. However, the Minamitorishima project appears…...