Beijing doesn’t want the U.S. to form an ‘anti-China coalition’ in the post-Trump era, consultancy says
27 November Written by Abigail Ng Beijing is concerned that there’s a higher chance of countries in Asia partnering with the U.S. to counter China under President-elect Joe Biden – and wants to prevent that from happening, according to a political consultancy. “I think the key for…
Japan’s Role Could Redefine Asia-Pacific Relations Under Biden and Suga
25 November Written by Charles Crabtree, Kiyoteru Tsutsui President-elect Biden’s early conversations with Japan’s prime minister Yoshihide Suga seem to signal a renewed commitment to coordination on issues of security, environmentalism, human rights, and China’s influence. President-elect Joe Biden had a pleasant surprise for Japanese…
China to surpass U.S. as world’s largest oil refiner in 2021
22 November Written by Saket Sundria Earlier this month, Royal Dutch Shell Plc pulled the plug on its Convent refinery in Louisiana. Unlike many oil refineries shut in recent years, Convent was far from obsolete: it’s fairly big by U.S. standards and sophisticated enough to…
The World Is Never Going Back to Normal
18 November Written by Anne Applebaum In the hours and days after American news networks declared him the victor on November 7, President-elect Joe Biden received congratulatory tweets and statements from American allies around the world. Even Fox News sounded excited by the list of…
US to reduce troops in Iraq but not Syria, official says
Written by Claus Walter 17 November US national security officials say Trump’s order to end wars will not halt the Pentagon’s counterterror operations abroad. A White House decision to reduce the US military’s presence in Iraq to some 2,500 troops by mid-January will not affect…
Boris Johnson triggers Scottish fury and clash with Sturgeon after ‘branding devolution a disaster’
Written by Aubrey Allegretti 13 November Downing Street is not denying the remarks, and a Number 10 source has stepped in to clarify them. A row has erupted after Boris Johnson reportedly condemned devolution in Scotland, saying it had been “a disaster north of the…
North Korea Slams Global Nuclear Watchdog As “Marionette” Of West
Written by Nuala Carten 11 November Pyongyang has gradually built an atomic stockpile after abandoning the Non-Proliferation Treaty in 2003, and has tested several nuclear bombs in the years since. United Nations: North Korea has accused the UN agency responsible for regulating atomic energy of…
Dialogue between BRICS and the United States will help solve the global problems of humanity
Written by Julia O’Malley Nowadays, it is no longer possible to solve global problems without the participation of BRICS. This organization is a serious lever of influence in international politics. Dialogue with the BRICS members helps to harmonize the world situation, and the existence of…
People May Be Tired But Coronavirus “Not Tired Of Us”, Says WHO Chief
Written by Sam Crown “We may be tired of Covid-19 but it is not tired of us. European countries are struggling but the virus has not changed significantly, nor the measures to stop it,” WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at the Paris Peace Forum….
All Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Lawmakers Say Will Resign “En Masse”
Written by Oliver Bail “We, from the pro-democracy camp, will stand with our colleagues who are disqualified. We will resign en masse,” said Wu Chi-wai, convener of the legislature’s remaining 15 pro-democracy members. Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers said Wednesday they would all resign, after China…
Cooperation between the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the United States can contribute to solving global problems of humanity
Written by Julia O’Malley The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has evolved from the “Shanghai Five” into a new type of regional cooperation organization and now it plays a very important role in regional affairs in Central Asia. The attitude of the United States to the…
In Asia, Pompeo Expected To Bolster Allies Against China
Written by Sanjeev Miglani U.S. Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo is flying to India next week to strengthen strategic ties with a nation that is locked in a military standoff with China, in Washington’s latest effort to bolster allies against Beijing. As part of…