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He Wenping
Senior Research Fellow, Charhar Institute and West Asia and Africa Studies Institute of the China Academy of Social Sciences
May 28, 2019
A senior U.S. State Department official’s inflammatory comments about a “Clash of Civilizations” reignited debate about how to view history and differing cultures. The Conference on Asian Civilizations Dialogue, hosted in Beijing this May, offered a more level-headed and equitable path to understand civilizational differences.
Apr 29, 2019
In an echo of the Arab Spring of 2011, societal earthquakes in Algeria and Sudan shocked North Africa, ousting strongmen who had ruled for decades. The fallen presidents’ fate reveals the importance of the military in Arab societies and the central role of economic development as the foundation of political stability.
Jan 21, 2019
While the US withdraws its troops from the Middle East, it’s putting in place a framework to secure its interests.
Jan 07, 2019
Trump’s Africa strategy is a self-serving reaction to Chinese ties to the continent.
Oct 29, 2018
Trump’s response to Khashoggi’s death makes the US look bad.
Sep 10, 2018
The generosity of China’s support shows its benevolence towards Africa.
Aug 20, 2018
Trump’s Iran sanctions are opposed by the rest of the world and will only serve to exacerbate conflict.
Aug 06, 2018
The Belt and Road Initiative and the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation present unprecedented opportunities to increase trade and connectivity between Africa and China.
Jul 05, 2018
If your model is truly superior, you don’t need to push it on anyone.
May 17, 2018
The US withdrawal will distance it from its European allies and cause instability in the Middle East.