Opinion – Xi’s Balancing Act and the West’s India Problem
Strategic patience, coupled with cultural outreach and steady cooperation, will ensure that when India decides where its future lies, the West remains its most natural partner.
Why Xi, Putin and Kim on One Stage Matters
Xi, Putin, and Kim standing together at China’s Victory Day parade in Tiananmen Square captured an authoritarian convergence rooted in shared grievances and converging strategies.
Opinion – The Sino-Iran 25 Years Agreement: Why, and Why Now?
An agreement would not only enable Iran to avoid sanctions, but also to pose a serious challenge to US presence in the Middle East.
Opinion – The Ongoing US-China Propaganda Battle
The West must accept that China is not monolithic and the bigger picture must be discussed to find appropriate answers.
Opinion – China and the Rebuilding of Syria
Chinese investment in Syria is a statement of intent for now. The war will have to end before China will take any significant further steps.
Opinion – Pipelines and Politics: Natural Gas Connects Israel and Egypt
The signing of the Israel-Egypt gas deal highlights the mutual interests of both countries and provides an economic framework to support peaceful bilateral relations.
Opinion – The Impact of China’s Belt and Road Initiative on Central Asia and the South Caucasus
Maximizing the benefits of the BRI while minimizing the costs will require an eye to ensuring the well-being of host economies and citizens is properly safeguarded.
