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.
Russian disinformation and the EU elections;
Moscow's passport handout continues;
Outrage among Russian police;
The electric grid as battleground
Another ex-CIA agent sentenced for spying for China;
Tsai accuses China of stepping up efforts to infiltrate Taiwan;
U.S. House passes "Taiwan Assurance Act of 2019";
Taiwan legalizes gay marraige...and Beijing tries to take credit;
Top Senate Democrat calls for probe of Chinese rail car supplier