Clive Williams, ASPI Strategist
This led to countries—mainly developing ones subsidised by China—recognising only China. Others, mainly developed countries (including Australia and its Five Eyes partners) recognise China but maintain ‘unofficial' relations with Taiwan. A few nations that are subsidised by Taiwan recognise the ROC as China's sole legitimate government.
Jay Nordlinger, National Review
I believe the first time I ever wrote for National Review Online — ever wrote for the Web, period — was in 2000, during the Republican convention in Philadelphia. In those days, writing for the Web did not seem like real writing. At least some of us felt that way. We would soon change our minds. (Maybe some still haven't? Some of a very, very traditional cast of mind?)
Ivan Klyszcz, Riddle
On 15 June, Prime Minister Mishustin visited the city of Pyatigorsk to call for a new North Caucasus economic development agenda. He named the North Caucasus 2010 development strategy a failure as economic growth in the region has lagged. Even so, there are also a few fundamentals the Kremlin want to keep as they are. On 23 June Putin
James Holmes, 1945
During Desert Shield and Desert Storm my skipper took delight in regaling ship riders with the wonders of battleships, ours in particular. This old sea-dog had a standard talking point to the effect that "we got to the Gulf fast—and we're going to stay here!" We dissolute youth mocked the Old Man for his banal words...
Samuel Hui, The Diplomat
August 1, 2021 marks the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the American Volunteer Group (AVG) of the Republic of China Air Force, more commonly known as the Flying Tigers. Under the leadership of Claire Lee Chennault, a retired captain of the United States Army Air Corps, the Flying Tigers shot down 229 Japanese aircraft in the air and destroyed an additional 68 on the ground during the group's existence between August 1941 and July 1942. During...
Bradley Bowman & Mark Montgomery, WOTR
The Biden administration talks tough when it comes to competing with China and taking the necessary steps to reinforce America's defense posture in the Indo-Pacific. However, it is not clear whether the administration is prepared to match resources with words. Following an anemic defense budget proposal,...
Sumit Kumar, Taipei Times
Chinese President Xi Jinping's (習近平) unscheduled visit to Tibet on July 20 attracted extensive international attention.
Melinda Haring, Nat'l Interest
Tsihanouskaya isn't very charismatic and she's certainly not the most talented politician in Belarus—they're all in jail—but she is clearly right for the moment.
John McLaughlin, Ozy
The last time I wrote about Afghanistan, I tried to offer a balanced look at the arguments for both pessimism and modest optimism regarding Afghanistan's future after the U.S withdrawal. Since then, the omens for the mountainous South Asian country have grown darker, with Afghan forces suffering major losses, significant desertions, and the Taliban expanding its influence and control. There are still a few unknowns, but the ones supporting hope are...
Financial Times
Russian threat to Europe's security cannot be ‘parked' to focus on China
Diana Mutz, Foreign Affairs
Winners, Losers, and the Psychology of Globalization
Yonah Jeremy Bob, Jerusalem Post
If Israel wants to avoid an increase in attacks on its ships, it will need a new doctrine for the navy to extend its protection.
Jack Detsch, Foreign Policy
The United States has a new lens for its rivalry with China.
