Philip Cunningham
Independent Scholar
Nov 19, 2019
The quibbling, quarreling world today is in dire need of the kind of rounded, yin/yang wisdom epitomized by Lee in his prime, whether it be in regard to racial harmony, the US-China trade war, or civil unrest in Hong Kong.
Oct 25, 2019
The pageantry of China’s National Day celebrations was quickly followed by an embarrassing belittlement of one of America’s great soft power success stories: basketball.
Aug 30, 2019
As the idea of militarization of space technology becomes more and more desirable to nations around the world, two new contenders, China and India, have entered the space race. The world must tread lightly and remain focused on exploration rather than warfare.
Jul 15, 2019
Despite reports that trade negotiations between China and the US have resumed, a seriously destabilizing trade war still simmers.
Jun 18, 2019
President Trump’s childish whims on trade issues can be an opportunity for diplomats who stick to the high ground.
Jun 06, 2019
While the “debate” between Fox News anchor Trish Regan and CGTN anchor Liu Xin was more of a letdown than a showdown, it nonetheless was a step towards much-needed Sino-US dialogue.
May 08, 2019
Racing for the exit in bilateral exchange programs threatens to take out of circulation the trust and goodwill that have helped both China and the U.S. prosper and keep the peace in one of the most remarkable bilateral relationships in history.
Apr 11, 2019
In today’s political climate, there is an ever-present danger of vilification of people that are lumped together as members of a group The US media’s reaction to the Mar-a-Lago gate-crasher is yet another example of the age old us-versus-them mindset that has clouded good judgement.
Apr 02, 2019
The rise of tribalism internationally makes for politics rife with reflexive scorn; it’s US vs China, Airbus vs Boeing, “we” vs “them.” Beijing’s decision to ground Boeing’s newest jetliner only emphasizes such tribalism within the US-China relationship.
Mar 15, 2019
China looms large in America these days, and hardly a day goes by without bad news from China. Today, the mood within the US-China bilateral relationship is rife with Cold War style polarization and paranoia.