InternationalCommentary
US-China Talks at G-20 Unlikely to End Trade Disputes
President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, are set to meet on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Osaka, Japan,… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Millions Are Taking to the Streets in Hong Kong. Here’s What’s at Stake.
For the second weekend in a row, demonstrators filled the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday to protest a major threat to the city’s liberty…. Read More
International Analysis
How the US Is Promoting Religious Liberty Around the World
Around the world, religious liberty remains under threat. In China, a million Uighurs Muslims are now in internment camps—and it’s not the only nation where… Read More
InternationalAnalysis
China’s Power Grab in Hong Kong
The following is an edited transcript of an interview with Mike Gonzalez, which appeared in The Daily Signal’s June 11 podcast episode. Daniel Davis: That’s… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why the Indo-Pacific is the Pentagon’s ‘Priority Theater’
The Department of Defense’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Report, released June 1, is most remarkable for its clarity. It underscores America’s enduring commitment to the region, which… Read More
InternationalCommentary
China Continues to Violate Human Rights
Americans’ theory that more trade with China would open up the country to more democracy has been proven wrong. In fact, say Reggie Littlejohn, Huchen… Read More
InternationalCommentary
China’s Worsening Human Rights Abuses Evoke Memories of Mao
When the State Department recently released its “2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices,” China figured prominently in its findings—but not in a good way. … Read More
InternationalCommentary
Taiwan Remains a Strong US Partner 40 Years After Key Legislation
The Senate last week passed a bipartisan resolution by unanimous consent that reaffirms America’s commitment to Taiwan and to the Taiwan Relations Act. The Taiwan… Read More
InternationalNews
US Seizure of North Korean Vessel Seen as Unlikely to Affect Relationship
The United States’ seizure, announced Thursday, of a North Korean vessel in Indonesia likely won’t affect already stalled denuclearization negotiations. That’s the assessment of Bruce… Read More
InternationalCommentary
How North Korea’s Missile Launch Could Affect Nuclear Negotiations
North Korea launched its first ballistic missile since 2017, in a move that is likely to signal displeasure with the stalled state of U.S.-North Korea… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Japan’s New Emperor Marks a New Era
May 1 marks an important day in Japan’s history. On Wednesday, Japanese Emperor Akihito will abdicate the throne and cede it to his son, Crown… Read More
International Analysis
Podcast: The Strange Terrorist Attack in Sri Lanka
Did other, bigger terrorist groups help a relatively small group in Sri Lanka pull off the sophisticated attack that left nearly 300 dead Sunday? Why… Read More
InternationalNews
Pompeo: Easter Attacks in Sri Lanka Show ‘Brutal Nature of Radical Terrorists’
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said several U.S. citizens died in the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka. Terrorists killed over 200 people and wounded… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Repression of Religion in China Is Getting Worse. Here’s What Can Be Done.
It’s been a little more than a year now since new regulations on religious affairs went into effect in China in February 2018. Although Chinese… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why Ending US-South Korea Joint Exercises Was the Wrong Move
The Trump administration made a decision that could weaken U.S. and South Korean readiness in a conflict with North Korea. On Saturday, the Pentagon and… Read More
InternationalCommentary
International Analysis
From Vietnam, an Analysis of the US-North Korea Summit
The U.S.-North Korea summit is under way. We hear from The Heritage Foundation’s Olivia Enos, who’s on site for the summit in Vietnam. Listen to… Read More
InternationalCommentary
6 Things Trump Should Demand of North Korea
Since the first U.S.-North Korea summit in Singapore, there has been no progress on North Korean denuclearization. And there has been no reduction in the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
What a Denuclearization Agreement With North Korea Should Include
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump are now meeting in Vietnam. Going into his second summit with Kim, Trump has stated his… Read More
InternationalCommentary
3 Major Threats China Poses to the US
China is a mass of contradictions. Intellectual property thief. America’s largest trading partner. Home to 476 billionaires. Choked with air and water pollution. A rapidly… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Preserving the Integrity of the Bible in China
China’s attempts to secularize religion have spilled over into rewriting the Bible. Under the direction of the Chinese government, two Protestant organizations in China, the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
It’s Time to Make a Trade Deal With China
As American and Chinese delegations wrap up trade talks Thursday in Washington, the official word is that U.S. negotiators have articulated where they want China… Read More
InternationalNews
Why China Is Militarizing Its Himalayan Frontier
KYIV, Ukraine—Crossing the Himalayas on foot has always been dangerous. There are many hardships to endure, such as altitude sickness, extreme cold, avalanches, hidden glacial… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Disagreeing With Conventional Washington Wisdom Isn’t a Crime
The New York Times recently reported that President Donald Trump has, on a number of occasions, contemplated withdrawing from NATO. This is an important issue… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Ruling Party Sweeps Bangladesh Elections, Faces Fraud Allegations
Bangladesh just held a national election that produced an overwhelming victory for the incumbent Awami League—but also allegations of rampant voter fraud, intimidation, and corruption…. Read More
International News
Movie Star Leads a Youthful Revolution in India
Pawan Kalyan made a name for himself as a movie star in India. Now he’s leading his own political movement. He and Nadendla Manohar, who recently joined… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Putting the Arrest of Huawei Executive Into Context
While President Donald Trump was meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South America about two weeks ago to resolve outstanding trade issues, authorities in… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Conviction of Genocidal Leaders in Cambodia Is Better Late Than Never
A United Nations-backed war crimes tribunal issued a verdict last month in a case involving two Khmer Rouge leaders, finding them guilty of genocide in… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Put Human Rights Back on the Negotiating Table With North Korea
Some of the world’s worst human rights violations take place in North Korea. Estimates say between 80,000 and 120,000 individuals are inhumanely detained in North… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Happy Birthday, Jack! Twitter CEO Celebrates Turning 42 in a Country Engaged in Genocide
At 42, some people might celebrate their birthday at a backyard barbecue with friends, others might enjoy a night out on the town. A lucky… Read More
