Shadow force apart, India needs a China plan
The mystic, celestial snow lion, ‘Gang Seng Ge’ in local lore, derives its name from the Sanskrit Simha. It is the emblem of Tibet showcasing its eternally snow-covered mountains and glacier... Read more
WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump told the UN on Tuesday to hold China accountable for a slew of alleged offenses, particularly the spread of the novel coronavirus, which has claimed near... Read more
It’s Geography, Stupid: Proof of China’s Imperialism
China says that its imperial claims over the near entirety of the South China Sea are justified by history and political morality. There is no substance, historical or diplomatic, to these a... Read more
Afghanistan has a Chance at Peace. It Rests on the U.S. Standing Firm.
THE OPENING of Afghan peace negotiations over the weekend came six months later than planned and was accompanied by continuing violence around the country and low expectations for early prog... Read more
LOOKING FOR CHIMERA: FAVOURABLE END STATE
In military circles, Clausewitz aphorism; “war is merely the continuation of policy by other means” is generally accepted as a truism. However, the situation is more contentious amongst poli... Read more
Political-Military Integration: How Communist China Shaped World’s Largest Military for Political Ends
As the Chinese Communist Party’s Military, PLA celebrated its 93rd anniversary on 1st August, it’s time to look at its credentials and role in keeping the Party in power. In the run-up to... Read more
India, France, Australia hold first trilateral dialogue with focus on Indo-Pacific Region
New Delhi: India, Australia and France on Wednesday held talks for the first time under a trilateral framework with focus on enhancing cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, a region that has been... Read more
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called on Tuesday for an alliance of democracies to defend against “aggressive actions” and protect freedom, alluding to Chinese action... Read more
Political-Military Integration: How Communist China Shaped World’s Largest Military for Political Ends
As the Chinese Communist Party’s Military, PLA celebrated its 93rd anniversary on 1st August, it’s time to look at its credentials and role in keeping the Party in power. In the run-up to... Read more
With Shenzhen poised in the wings, is Hong Kong’s time in the sun over after protests, Covid-19 pandemic and US-China row?
Just a year ago, the Surfwheel looked poised to catch on, after winning innovation awards and going on sale in toy stores across the United States for US$399 (HK$3,092). The company behind t... Read more