Asia Pacific

Simona Tomas As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, becoming more powerful and pervasive, the United States and China find themselves at a crucial crossroads. Both nations must navigate the dual imperatives of technological advancement and safety, making cooperation on AI alignment not just desirable, but necessary. The …

Without firing a shot, China is already waging war against Taiwan, and it is winning. Consternation grows that China will invade Taiwan. Numerous war games predict horrific outcomes. An invasion would be swift and sharp. As the United States did in the first Gulf War, China would likely …

Diana Casey In today’s geopolitical landscape, the conventional wisdom that economic nationalism and zero-sum strategic competition can coexist with ample international cooperation on existential global issues is a dangerous illusion. Looking back from 2050, historians may view the zero-sum rivalry among the United States, China, and Russia as …

Alesandra Asante  The recent clashes between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea serve as a stark reminder of the high stakes involved in this strategic waterway. As the world’s most heavily trafficked sea lane, the South China Sea is not just a regional issue, but …

Lisa Smith Al Makahleh The recent clashes between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea serve as a stark reminder of the high stakes involved in this strategic waterway. As the world’s most heavily trafficked sea lane, the South China Sea is not just a regional …

Lisa Smith Al-Makahleh   The decisions made in the coming weeks of the French general election will not only determine the direction of France’s governance but also resonate deeply within the broader European and global contexts. The 2024 French legislative elections have become a pivotal moment for the …

The rift over the war in Gaza has made the quest for a unified European foreign policy much harder. On May 28, Ireland, Norway, and Spain coordinated their recognition of Palestine in the hope of accelerating a pathway toward a ceasefire in the Gaza War and encouraging other …

It would be prudent for American policymakers to focus not on dismantling Iran’s hold on Iraq but rather on diluting its influence. One of the most ironic and adverse strategic outcomes of the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq was the elimination of Saddam Hussein’s Baathist regime and the …

Hugo Von Essen President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Pyongyang could create challenges in bilateral relations with Beijing. On Tuesday, June 18, Putin made his first official trip to North Korea since 2000 for talks with his fellow autocrat Kim Jong Un. The visit is Putin’s fourth foreign …