China hacked a dozen telecoms;
U.S. blacklists five more Chinese tech firms;
Ghana rejects Chinese coal power project...;
...as Kenya halts a similar initiative - at least for now;
A maritime scuffle in the South China Sea
Pentagon warns of Russian disinformation, hybrid warfare;
A Russian foothold in the American energy market?;
Putin spins Russian malaise;
A step toward justice for MH17 victims;
Moscow's Caribbean voyage;
Law enforcement abuse on a staggering scale
Iran's strategic position atop the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global waterway through which a fifth of world oil passes, is a key asset for Tehran – and a serious worry for regional oil suppliers and foreign oil consumers alike.
With massive protests continuing in Hong Kong against China’s efforts to erode its freedoms, Washington is missing a sizable opportunity to promote our ideals, encourage democratic forces elsewhere, and leverage Beijing’s need for a trade deal.
For Middle Eastern nations, China's expanding stake in the region ranks as one of the most consequential, albeit underreported, trends of recent years.