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UN General Assembly Debates Security Council Veto on Iran
The UN General Assembly met Thursday to debate a recent Security Council veto by China and Russia, which blocked a US-backed sanctions panel on Iran.
UNGA 2026 Debate on AI Governance and Migration Pressures
Global leaders at the UN General Assembly's 2026 debate clashed over AI governance and migration, with China and Singapore urging controlled...
South Korea Refuses Military Deployment to Strait of Hormuz
President Lee Jae-myung rules out sending troops to support the U.S. War against Iran, citing high risks and domestic opposition, despite sustained...
South Korea's Strategic Ambiguity on Taiwan Contingency
An expert analysis reveals South Korea's public stance on Taiwan remains deliberately ambiguous, while strategic thinking among experts and the...
South Korea Debates Overseas Troop Deployment Principles
A South Korean lawmaker argues Seoul needs clear principles for deploying troops abroad, as it faces simultaneous U.S.
Vietnam's Economic Model Faces New Challenges Amid US-China
Vietnam's export-driven growth, powered by foreign investment, is creating vulnerabilities as domestic firms capture little value.
U.S.-China Relations Face Rotting Foundation Despite Summit
Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, an analysis warns that bipartisan U.S. Hostility and mutual economic threats are undermining the relationship, despite...
Saudi Arabia rethinks US alliance amid Iran
The US-led war against Iran is exposing the limits of American protection for Saudi Arabia, prompting Riyadh to seek security partnerships with China
Xi's Military Purge Relies on U.S. Strategic Stability Truce
China's sweeping purge of its military leadership has left the People's Liberation Army in a weakened state, reliant on a period of reduced external
U.S. Secretary Rubio's Security Tour of Andean Nations
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, pledging security assistance, signing minerals deals, and warning about...
Darline Graham Wins SC GOP Senate Primary
Darline Graham won the Republican primary for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat on Tuesday, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman.
China's Mercantilist Strategy Poses
An analysis argues China's record trade surplus stems from a deliberate strategy of industrial self-sufficiency and export maximization, creating
US Official Outlines Asymmetric Nuclear
A former U.S. Defense official argues for a sea-based, U.S.-only nuclear role for South Korea, contrasting with a more integrated, ground-based...
G20 urged to use carrots for China rebalance
An Atlantic Council fellow argues the G20 must use positive economic tools like favorable tariffs and export credits, alongside punitive measures, to
Russia-North Korea Ties Challenge US
U.S. President Donald Trump's reduction of military drills with South Korea coincides with North Korea gaining combat experience in Ukraine...
U.S. Democracy Gives Advantage in Great-Power Rivalry
The Atlantic Council argues that the United States’ large economy and democratic system provide a strategic edge in competition with China and...
BIS Removes Two Hong Kong Addresses from Entity List
The Bureau of Industry and Security removes two addresses linked to Arrow Electronics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. from the Entity List under the China...
China's Military Leadership Crisis: The Role of AI and Human Commanders
China's military is facing a leadership crisis, with many top positions left vacant after a series of purges. The People's Liberation Army Daily has...
A New Opportunity for North Korean Diplomacy
South Korea's shift in policy towards North Korea may signal a new opportunity for diplomacy, as the US considers a phased approach to negotiations
China's Leadership Retreat: A Look into the Country's Power Dynamics
China's top leaders have wrapped up their annual summer retreat in Beidaihe, a seaside resort town east of Beijing. The retreat, which has been a...
Australia's Shift in China Policy: A New Era of Tension?
The Australian Labor Party government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has been shifting its stance on China, moving away from a policy of...
US Scales Back Military Drills with South Korea Amid Tensions with Iran and North Korea
The US has reduced its joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the country's failure to help combat Iran and President Trump's 'very good...
China's New Laws Ensnare Western Companies in Legal Bind
China's expanding economic security toolkit is countering Western trade and financial restrictions, putting foreign companies in a bind between...