Asia

Beijing continues to push the U.S. out of East Africa and soon out of global trade.

The Russian Navy’s famous Baltic Fleet will soon be capable of greater destruction. How will European nations respond?

Australia’s precarious economic relationship with China is failing.

The Chinese Communist Party’s self-serving behavior throughout the coronavirus crisis provides a preview of the kind of rule that will soon dominate the world.

However, China is urging patience—and playing the long game.

The breakup between the world’s two largest economies will shake the world.

‘The stable operation of China-Europe cargo trains has remained a reliable transportation channel connecting China, Europe and countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.’

China’s control over world trade and supplies could quickly become a weapon to bring down the world order.

Spreading the virus to America wasn’t enough for China.

The arrest of pro-democracy activists shows China is acting while the pandemic keeps protesters at home.

Beijing’s lifeline to Sri Lankans throughout the coronavirus pandemic helps it strengthen its hold on another vital ‘sea gate.’

‘The pace and manner by which the Chinese government is modernizing its stockpile is worrying, destabilizing.’

‘Like making a pyromaniac into the town fire chief.’

China continues strategic maritime incursions under cover of the disease.

The dragon and the elephant continue to draw closer.

As worldwide panic over coronavirus dominates the media, China quietly builds up its military.

Italians are coming to view China less as the originator of covid-19 and more as a valuable partner during their hour of need.

The Chinese Communist Party’s corruption and negligence throughout the crisis offers a preview of the kind of rule that will soon go global.

China turns its attention from coronavirus to military intimidation.

Could covid-19 be a novel breed of a deadly Franken-gene?

Efforts to definitively contain covid-19 remain elusive.

Russia’s leader will reset the clock on his term limits, clearing the way for him to rule until 2036.

The Kremlin is willing to hurt the Russian economy to gain a geopolitical advantage over America.

A new set of policies will make Russia more mobile, capable and powerful in the increasingly important region.

The first upgraded model is set to be commissioned by the end of March.