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 […]
Nuking Tsunami from Asia
An atomic race is underway, unintentionally triggered by the US’ sudden plans to shrink its international commitments. No one will win. Perhaps a new political fabric is being woven. US allies in Asia fear losing their nuclear umbrella because US President Donald Trump suggested some global disengagement. Without the umbrella, as seen with Ukraine, a […]
US Great Game in Asia and the EU
Trump’s genuine concern is to develop a sound Asian policy about China. It is highly challenging because of the many suspicions in the region. It is a chance for the EU to help the U.S. develop its Asian projection. Beyond the catwalks, the easy and glittering shop windows of the first days, and the combative […]
Russian Hybrid Trap for China?
We seem to be facing a new style of hybrid military escalation. In February 2022, China believed Russia would easily win over Ukraine and cautiously supported it, thereby widening its rift with the US and creating a new fracture with the European Union. However, Russia failed to deliver, and the war remains unresolved. In 2023, […]