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A US Cavalier in Asia

Hegseth’s speech in Singapore about China may not have reassured but worried allies and adversaries in the region. Is something that is not quite right in America today? Washington should deeply rethink its steps. In his recent speech in Singapore, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth pledged to defend the region against Chinese aggression and […]

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Martial Complication from South Korea

The martial law in South Korea, proclaimed and then quickly withdrawn by President Yoon Suk Yeol, has opened a new chapter for China with ramifications for Russia and the Middle East. Over the weekend, Yoon could be forced to step down. The constitution requires a two-thirds parliamentary majority for such a move, and the opposition […]

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Francis’ Asian Legacy

The Pope threw his heart into Asia and sowed many religious and political seeds. The future is to grow them into plants. It won’t be easy, and an analysis of why is possibly needed on the eve of his next birthday. Many prayers for you, your Holiness. One of Pope Francis’s primary legacy is that […]

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War in Ukraine Stretches to East Asia

The announcement of deploying approximately 12,000 North Korean troops alongside long-range missiles to Russia changes the entire calculus of the Ukrainian war. It brings the prospect of a global conflict closer. Reports suggest about 1,500 men are already in Vladivostok for advanced training, with an additional 10,500 set to follow. Among them, 1,500 are special […]

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Debate in Front of Möngke Khan: The First Face-to-Face Discussion of Doctrines Between Eastern and Western Religions

Professor Ge Zhaoguang is, without a doubt, the most important historian of Chinese thought alive. In a few words, his seminal work is focused on comprehending traditional Chinese thinking through a more modern and contemporary model. He also devoted much research to understanding Western approaches to China, and thus, he contributed to a new perception […]

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Shaman Kim and His Rise

This week’s summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin was of historic significance. It extended global tensions that began with the Ukrainian conflict two years ago to the eastern tip of the Eurasian continent, where the Cold War started in 1950. It could have unfathomable consequences. It also unravels years […]

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North Korea: Kim Jong-un’s threats and the danger of a terror strategy at a time of global war

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s military threats and his increasingly bellicose rhetoric are a cause for concern, as he vowed to review relations with South Korea, including the demolition of the reunification monument built by his father in Pyongyang. Francesco Sisci: “The terror strategy is controllable in peacetime, but it can become extremely dangerous when […]