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China Really Thinks It Is Just Defending Itself

Security

China Really Thinks It Is Just Defending Itself

By Christopher Carothers | March 07, 2026

That’s what makes it so dangerous.

Beijing’s Balkan Classrooms

Diplomacy

Beijing’s Balkan Classrooms

By Urban Jakša | March 06, 2026

While Confucius Institutes are closing across parts of Western Europe, China has found a more welcoming political environment in the Balkans.

Taiwan’s ‘Social Shield’: The Democratic Stakes Beyond Semiconductors

Politics

Taiwan’s ‘Social Shield’: The Democratic Stakes Beyond Semiconductors

By Elian Vance | March 04, 2026

In any scenario where Taiwan loses its democratic sovereignty, Taiwanese women lose first and lose most.

The Decapitation of Iran: What Tehran’s Chaos Means for China

Diplomacy

The Decapitation of Iran: What Tehran’s Chaos Means for China

By Youlun Nie | March 03, 2026

The joint Israeli-U.S. decapitation of the Iranian regime signals the end of China’s “Westward March” and a blow to its global influence.

How India Lost Bangladesh (And Can It Be Fixed?)

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How India Lost Bangladesh (And Can It Be Fixed?)

March 02, 2026

With a new elected government installed in Dhaka, can India and Bangladesh put their derailed bilateral relations back on track?

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China Really Thinks It Is Just Defending Itself

Diplomacy

Beijing’s Balkan Classrooms

Politics

Taiwan’s ‘Social Shield’: The Democratic Stakes Beyond Semiconductors

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The Decapitation of Iran: What Tehran’s Chaos Means for China

Videos

How India Lost Bangladesh (And Can It Be Fixed?)

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Anime Speak Khmer -

You're interested in learning about anime-related terminology in Khmer, the official language of Cambodia. Here are some common anime-related terms translated into Khmer: