The meeting between Xi Jinping and Joe Biden showed how important it is to determine the boundaries of the Sino-American game, writes ‘Huanqiu Shibao’. These limits will increasingly depend on Beijing’s economic power, diplomatic maneuvering and curbing Washington’s competitive strategies, the article notes. What is the purpose of interaction between China and the United States?
The Biden-Xi summit sends a signal to Russia too. Russia’s relations with the US are at an impasse, but China, while joining hands with Russia to counter US hegemony, is also seeking engagement with the US. In the China-Russia-US triangle, China is giving itself more flexible diplomatic options, notes Kanwal Sibal, a former Indian Foreign
Authors: Richard Caroll and Jozef Bicerano Modern Turkey was founded in 1923, and ever since then, Turkey has moved toward the western world; she has modernized her political, social, and economic policies along western lines. Turkish policy makers had hoped that this westernization of Turkey would open up Turkey to more investment, cultural and political
Ro’im Rachok (translated as “looking ahead”), an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) program that recruits individuals on the Autism Spectrum, is one of the more thought-provoking initiatives within Israel’s military. Specifically, the program provokes discussion over its relevance to the policies of other world militaries. Is Ro’im Rachok a positive example, or is it laced with
The aggravation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is an indicator of the growing imbalance in the existing system of international relations. This imbalance is characterised by the emergence of new conflicts and resumption of old ones, with large-scale human casualties and risks of further escalation. While laying claim to international leadership and the role of guarantor
Among Arab political scientists and politicians, much as in the circles of Middle East experts across the world, the political processes in a region that has seen multidirectional dynamics since 2011 continue to be hotly debated. Regime changes in four Arab states (Libya, Yemen, Sudan, Algeria) were followed by protracted civil wars and humanitarian disasters
Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, Antigua and Barbuda is a picturesque sovereign island nation renowned for its unparalleled beauty and warm hospitality. Yet, beyond its captivating landscapes and hospitable people, this nation has been proactively elevating its diplomatic footprint on the global stage. In recent years, Antigua and Barbuda has emerged as a
Concerning the ongoing situation involving Israel-Palestine, the Japanese government has been actively engaged in diplomatic initiatives aimed at easing tensions and enhancing humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip. In pursuit of these endeavors, the newly appointed Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko had undertaken a visit to Israel, Palestine, and Jordan from November 2 to November 5.
Twenty-three years after the adoption of a landmark UN Security Council resolution on women, peace and security, their presence is still woefully lacking at negotiation tables, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday. Addressing the Council’s annual debate on resolution 1325, he appealed for countries to “urgently bridge the gap between rhetoric and reality” through concrete action
Long before South African President Cyril Ramaphosa chaired a video summit with BRICS leaders (Brazil, Russia, India and China) with participation of new members on November 21 to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict, there have been some differences in perceptions and approaches among them, so it was not surprising that the BRICS bloc did not agree
