Opinion

Drugs, Oil, and the Rise of Trump’s Monroe Doctrine to Counter China
US presence in the Caribbean is far beyond what is needed to deter drug operations, but it is exactly what is needed to protect Guyana from Venezuela.
Beijing Targets Japan to Undermine Taiwan’s Resolve
Japan’s new conservative leader is shaking up China’s Pacific plans.
China’s Central Bank Supports Xi’s Ambitions Over Immediate Economic Needs
A recent report makes clear that the central bank has chosen to sacrifice China’s immediate monetary needs to support Xi Jinping’s goals.
China’s Shadow Empire: A Global Leader in Human Trafficking
In the underbelly of the world’s second-largest economy lies a dark and desperate reality.