The Dangers of Isolationism
Amid rising global tensions, Condoleezza Rice warns that isolationism threatens U.S. security and undermines the global balance of power.
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Countering China’s Mercantilist Ambitions
China’s aggressive, state-driven economic strategy threatens global markets. A united front is essential to protect industry and innovation.
The Erosion of U.S. Power: Why Knowledge Is America’s New Achilles’ Heel
America’s power and prosperity hinge on knowledge, but weakened education and innovation systems are putting the nation’s future at risk.
Balancing Tensions: Can Uncertainty Prevent a Taiwan Conflict?
The Taiwan Strait, with its high-stakes standoff between the U.S., China, and Taiwan, has become one of the world’s most precarious flashpoints.
How China’s “Axis of Chaos” Is Shaping a New Global Order
China’s informal partnerships with Russia, Iran, and North Korea have developed into what some analysts term an “axis of chaos.”
AI Diplomacy in the Gulf: U.S. Strategy Amid China’s Influence
As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms global power dynamics, the U.S. finds itself in a high-stakes race against China to influence emerging AI hubs in the Gulf.
Undermining Democracy: How Foreign Powers Spread U.S. Chaos
A new front in global conflict has emerged, targeting not military assets or borders but minds and public opinion.
Xi’s Allies in Decline: The Growing Cost of Beijing’s Partnerships
As tensions between the U.S. and China intensify, a new axis of authoritarian powers is emerging, united not by ideology but by a shared opposition to Western dominance.
Cooperation or Conflict? The Crucial U.S.-China Relationship
The U.S.-China relationship is often framed as a rivalry spiraling toward inevitable confrontation.
China’s Trade Strategy Sparks International Pushback
Beijing is intensifying its reliance on exports—a strategy that is prompting global backlash
Debating Strategies for U.S.-China Competition
As the U.S.-China relationship grows more contentious, American policymakers are increasingly divided on the endgame for this competition
Where U.S is in the Pivot to Asia?
For over a decade, the United States has pledged to make Asia a focal point of its foreign policy, yet it has repeatedly fallen short of following through.
China’s Soft Power Push: Winning with Autocracy
As China and the United States compete for global influence, a surprising trend is emerging.
China’s Military Surge and America’s Readiness Crisis
As China accelerates its military buildup, the United States faces an urgent question: Is America prepared for a high-stakes conflict?
China’s Gray-Zone Strategy in Taiwan
China’s use of gray-zone tactics against Taiwan, an approach meant to weaken Taiwan’s resolve through persistent low-level aggression
How Trump’s 2nd Chance Redefine America’s Role in the World
The election of Donald Trump for a second term is shaking up global diplomacy.
