Hong Kong’s imperiled way of life existed at Beijing’s sufferance even before Britain withdrew from its former colony.
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China’s Hong Kong Endgame
Tag Archives: International Relations
A Pricey Made-In-China Label
China achieved economic power by being the world’s low-cost producer, but the made-in-China label carries a hidden price.
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The 5 O’Clock Ayatollah
An ineffectual Iranian missile barrage almost created a Hollywood-style win-win, until tragedy struck a Ukrainian jetliner.
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An Internet Border Wall
While adversaries police their internet borders, we put out a welcome mat for friend and foe alike.
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Sanctioning A NATO Ally
The 75th anniversary of V-E Day approaches with NATO strained by new U.S. sanctions against a project Germany sorely wants.
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The Hunter Biden Bailout
A paternity suit reveals Hunter Biden’s former dependence on a Ukrainian company’s largesse.
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The Regularity Of Irregular Diplomacy
U.S. presidents regularly employ special envoys and other “irregular” diplomatic messengers whenever and wherever it suits them.
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The Art Of The Good Deal
The president who wrote the book on deal-making gave up a good one and bought himself a strategic debacle in return.
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Can We Sit Out A Gulf War?
The U.S. is the best-positioned major economy to withstand a cutoff of Mideast oil. This fact informs Trump’s Iran policy.
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Speaking Truth To (And About) China
Trump’s threat to Chinese airlines and a British pledge on Hong Kong reminded Beijing that bad behavior has consequences.
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