News from Vietnam – Medvedev’s visit

News from Vietnam – Medvedev’s visit

Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia and Chairman of the United Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, arrived in Vietnam on a visit Vietnam was always an important ally of Russia. Russia was always an important ally of Vietnam. The visit showed that Russian-Vietnamese relations are full of positive symbolism and kind words and rich in…

CHINA’S GLOBAL LEADERSHIP LIST – CHARTS AND FACTS

CHINA’S GLOBAL LEADERSHIP LIST – CHARTS AND FACTS

A vast majority of Americans have absolutely no clue how advanced China has become. Look at the social media comments, and it’s clear that too many Americans – especially Trump supporters – are filled with misinformation and prejudice. “China is 100 years behind” … “All Chinese products are crap” … “China can’t innovate” … “It’s…

Caspian Deal Highlights Shift in Azerbaijan

Caspian Deal Highlights Shift in Azerbaijan

TOM LUONGO As the US/Turkish relationship deteriorates it is having spillover effects around the region. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s continued defiance of US’s demands have placed Turkey in the cross-hairs of a vicious hybrid-war attack on the country’s fragile economic foundation. So, I find it very interesting that during the week of the greatest…

China will not fall into the ‘Thucydides Trap’ with India
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China will not fall into the ‘Thucydides Trap’ with India

President Xi Jinping projects China as a ‘benevolent power’ but at the Raisina Dialogue in Delhi the ‘Quad’ nations lined up against him By Pepe Escobar The West’s notions of history and geography between Europe and Asia, are drenched in myriad cultural implications and can be traced back to ‘The Romance of Alexander’. This is a collection…