Lighten Up, Francis
Over the weekend, Pope Francis became the first leader of the Catholic Church since John Paul II in 1981 to…
Marc LiVeccheNovember 25, 2019
Guyana Matters to China, So It Should Matter to the US
During President David Granger’s salute to the People Republic of China’s (PRC) seventieth anniversary, the Guyanese leader labeled Beijing as…
W. Alejandro SanchezNovember 18, 2019
Religious Freedom in Muslim and Christian Lands: Review of Philpott’s Religious Freedom in Islam and Wilken’s Liberty in the Things of God
It is a common misconception that Christianity is historically the bastion of and main cheerleader for religious freedom and Islam…
Tim ScheidererOctober 31, 2019
China Silences Individuals’ Special Genius as America Nods
America believes “in the dignity of each man, woman, and child. Our entire system is founded on an appreciation of the special genius of each individual.”
Emily de la Bruyere & Nate PicarsicOctober 28, 2019
How Can the US Help Taiwan in the Western Hemisphere?
While the US continues to support Taiwan, it has been unable to prevent some governments from establishing relations with China. Many of the nations that maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan are located in Latin America and the Caribbean, two regions where the US has plenty of allies and partners. So as we discuss Taipei’s future in the Western Hemisphere, we must discuss what Washington can (realistically) do to help its ally.
W. Alejandro SanchezOctober 22, 2019
Deceived and Sold: How China Treats North Korean Female Defectors
An estimated 74.6 percent of North Korean defectors become victims of human trafficking in China, and the situation is worse for female defectors.
Olivia Enos & Yujin KimOctober 2, 2019
As China Increases its Presence in the Western Hemisphere, Where is US Leadership?
General Wei Fenghe, minister of defense of the People’s Republic of China, met with his Brazilian counterpart on September 6,…
W. Alejandro SanchezSeptember 24, 2019
China’s Plan for a New World Order: Review of Maçães’ Belt and Road
Resolution to America and China’s tit-for-tat trade war seems improbable for now. Last month the disputes continued when China retaliated…
Mark MeltonSeptember 12, 2019
The Enduring Legacy of US-Japan Alliance
The US-Japan alliance has been the cornerstone of regional stability enabling Washington’s forward-deployed presence and deterrence strategy.
Erik KhzmalyanJuly 17, 2019
