Ukraine warRussias invasion of Ukraine has been widely condemned by governments of the political West. Most other states have been either neutral or even Russia-leaning in this war. Southeast Asia is no exceptio
The Silk Road spirit is consistent with the ideal of “all states joining together in harmony and peace” long upheld by the Chinese nation, with the Chinese people’s principles of amity, good neighborliness and “helping others to succeed while seeking our own success”, and with the call ...
Specific major-scale events can also shape the outlook of a generation and are often reflected in how they’re named. The Lost Generation, for example, is named for the malaise and disillusionment experienced by people who lived through World War I. Later, the Greatest Generation was named for...
Imperial Japan began a series of conquests throughout the Pacific Ocean, leading to their participation in World War II. At one point, Japan may have had the largest empire in history, although much of it was ocean rather than land.
Piccinini is interested in the confluence of science and art, born out of her ruminations on the stressors facing humanity – whether that’s climate change, toxic internet culture, war or uncertainty around artificial intelligence. Above all, her work emphasises the importance of hope and how th...
These companies have balance sheets loaded with debt, low cash reserves, and potentially high exposure to geopolitical disruptions like Russia’s war in Ukraine. A fourth group of newer companies have thus far primarily focused on growth and market share, rather than profitability. The challenge ...
Wang Fan: As weallknow, the United States' strategy is one of global hegemony.Truthfully, from the end of the Cold War onwards, the US has consistently considered how to spread and perpetuate its hegemony. As far as the US was concerned, that moment in time was a golden opportunity in ...
Over the years, the United States has kept saying that it does not seek conflict or a new Cold War but doesn't walk its talk. In the Asia-Pacific, the United States has set up a "quadrilateral mechanism" with Japan, India and Australia, a trilateral security partnership AUKUS with Austr...
Here is a visual look at the 47th president’s first months in office. April 28, 2025 Q&A: Father of Hostage on Freeing the 58 Ruby Chen discusses the war in Gaza, the fate of his son and the negotiations by the U.S. and Israel to free the remaining h...
There is growing intelligence that North Korea has been readying itself for a more direct role in Russia’s war in Ukraine, a move that could reverberate far beyond the frontlines of the war raging in Europe. The United States, Ukraine and South Korea say t...