InternationalCommentary
Expect US Agriculture Exports to China to Increase in Coming Months
Since the signing of the U.S.-China trade deal in January, much media focus has been on China’s agreement to buy over $142 billion worth of… Read More
InternationalNews
NBA’s New Social Justice Coalition Silent on China’s Voter Suppression
The NBA’s new social justice coalition dedicated to promoting voter access and civic engagement has kept silent on China’s systematic suppression of any organized political… Read More
InternationalCommentary
In Choosing a New Prime Minister, Japan Should Elect a Champion for US Alliance
Washington strongly supported Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s national security and foreign policies. Now that Abe will be resigning before the end of his term… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Time to Launch US-Taiwan Free Trade Negotiations
Taiwan has long been a steadfast partner to America. Friday, it took a major step that will move the U.S.-Taiwan relationship forward and could help… Read More
InternationalNews
Trump Ties Successes in Middle East to Reversing Obama Actions
Days after announcing a push to reimpose international sanctions on Iran, President Donald Trump said the country known as the world’s chief state sponsor of… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Remaking of the Middle East
While all eyes have been on the Democratic National Convention taking place via Zoom, truly historic events have occurred in the Middle East. Among them:… Read More
InternationalCommentary
On Thailand, Stay True to American Values
There is a long-held logic in Washington that puts so-called geostrategic interests ahead of values. The idea is that we cannot afford to stand for… Read More
InternationalCommentary
How the US Government Should Respond to the Protests in Belarus
Belarus is in the midst of a national struggle that will determine its future geopolitical orientation: the Euro-Atlantic community or Moscow. On Aug. 9, Belarus… Read More
InternationalNews
American Journalist Abducted in Syria After Accusing Group of Torture
An American journalist and his driver were reportedly abducted by a militant group in northern Syria as they left a mosque on Aug. 13, the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Time to Kill the Zombie Iran Nuclear Deal at UN
The United Nations Security Council soon will be plunged into a momentous debate as the Trump administration seeks to kill the 2015 Iran nuclear deal… Read More
InternationalNews
Chinese Hospitals Kill Newborns, Force Abortions to Eradicate Uighurs, Doctor Says
Chinese hospitals kill newborns and perform late-term abortions in attempts to decrease China’s Uighur Muslim population, a former doctor from Xinjiang said. In a Monday… Read More
InternationalNews
Trump Gives ‘Spy’ Nickname to Huawei During Crackdown on Chinese Tech Giant
President Donald Trump expressed support Monday for throttling Chinese telecommunications behemoth Huawei’s U.S. operations as his administration continues cracking down on China-based companies, citing security… Read More
InternationalCommentary
With New Zealand’s New Lockdown, Auckland Trapped in COVID-19 Nightmare
A coronavirus outbreak of 29 cases as of Friday connected to one New Zealand family in South Auckland is all it took for Prime Minister… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Israel-UAE Peace Agreement Is Proof Trump’s Middle East Policy Is Working
Thursday’s announcement of a “historic peace agreement” between Israel and the United Arab Emirates–the first deal to normalize relations between Israel and an Arab nation… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Secretary Mike Pompeo’s Ringing Call to Secure Human Rights and Liberty
In a recent speech to the senate of the Czech Republic , Secretary of State Mike Pompeo highlighted the importance of human rights and liberty… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Israel’s Aid to Lebanon ‘Transcends Conflict’
Hours after the Aug. 4 explosion in Beirut’s port that killed at least 180 and injured over 6,000, offers of aid streamed in from countries… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Beirut Explosion Accelerates Lebanon’s Descent into a Failed State
As Lebanon continues to struggle in the aftermath of the August 4 Beirut explosion, one thing is clear: The cause of the blast needs to… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Can Ecuador Continue to Gain Economic Freedom?
Ecuador dramatically rose in rank in the 2020 edition of The Heritage Foundation’s annual Index of Economic Freedom. With an economic freedom score of 51.3… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Our Annual August Debate Over the Bombs
This month marks the 75th anniversary of the dropping of two atomic bombs on Japan, at Hiroshima on Aug. 6 and Nagasaki on Aug. 9…. Read More
InternationalCommentary
Remembering Brent Scowcroft
Washington’s foreign policy community lost one of its most notable members this week. Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, national security adviser to Presidents Gerald Ford and… Read More
International Analysis
What Really Happened In Beirut, Explained
A large explosion Tuesday at the Port of Beirut, Lebanon’s main port, killed at least 100 and wounded 4,000 others, authorities say. The president of… Read More
InternationalCommentary
What the Potential Crisis on the Yangtze Means for China and the World
As if 2020 has not been sufficiently crisis-laden for the People’s Republic of China, it now faces the potential for major catastrophe due to massive… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Protectionism and the Pandemic Are Curtailing Global Trade. Policymakers Must Act Accordingly.
According to the latest semiannual trade monitoring report by the World Trade Organization, recent data indicates an 18% decline in trade over the past year…. Read More
InternationalCommentary
China’s Repression of Religion Gets Worse
In the campaign against people of faith, there is no line the Chinese government won’t cross. On Thursday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testified at… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Anti-Americanism: The New Anti-Semitism
What are the two most hated countries in the world? America and Israel. Who hates both America and Israel? The left (and Islamists). And why… Read More
InternationalCommentary
How Leftists Would Destroy Congress’ Bipartisan US-Colombia Policy
Bipartisanship might be rare in the halls of Congress, but the U.S.-Colombia relationship defies that stereotype. For decades, policymakers on both sides of the aisle… Read More
InternationalFeature
Her Father Ensured Her Escape From China. Now This Uighur Muslim Hopes to Free Him From Prison.
At 3 in the morning Feb. 2, 2013, Ilham Tohti and his daughter left their home in Beijing for that city’s Capital International Airport. They… Read More
InternationalCommentary
UN Human Rights Council Exploits COVID-19 Pandemic to Support Funding for Abortion
The United Nations Human Rights Council last week concluded its most recent session in Geneva. True to form, the council adopted a resolution promoting abortion… Read More
International Analysis
Here’s How China’s New National Security Crackdown Is Changing Hong Kong
On June 30, China imposed a so-called national security law that sparked protests across Hong Kong. How is this “national security law” impacting Hong Kong’s relationship… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Closure of China’s Consulate in Houston Signals Continuing Decline in US-China Relations
This past week, the U.S. State Department ordered China to close its consulate in Houston, giving only several days’ notice. The State Department reportedly made… Read More
