Zhao Minghao, Professor, Institute of International Studies at Fudan University, and China Forum Expert
Mar 26, 2020
With the total of confirmed coronavirus infections surpassing 300,000 worldwide, panic has set in. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that humanity may be facing a crisis not seen in 75 years.
George Koo, Retired International Business Consultant and Contributor to Asia Times
Mar 21, 2020
It was the world’s most dramatic two weeks for the turmoil caused by the novel coronavirus. From the giant statues of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) and scenic beauty of Patagonia, I followed with enforced detachment. The World Health Organization declared Covid-19 as a world pandemic during this period. With the coronavirus spreading to 80 countries in a blink of eye, the stock market plummeted to a level not seen since Trump came into office.
Mar 18, 2020
Coronavirus, unknown to mankind, appeared suddenly, but it showed that all countries in the world are in the same boat—— Intervew with Ms. Fu Ying,
Wang Shida, Deputy Director of Institute of South Asian Studies, CICIR
Mar 10, 2020
Negotiations bring hope, but some doubt that the peace agreement can be implemented. Inside Afghnistan there are many variables, including the disputed release of Taliban prisoners, as well as suspicions about Ameri-ca’s true intentions.
Tian Shichen, Founder & President, Global Governance Institution
Mar 06, 2020
Peace and stability in the South China Sea hinge on U.S. behavior. It should seek peaceful means to settle maritime disputes rather than playing by its own skewed interpretation of the rules.
Wang Huiyao, Founder, Center for China & Globalization
Mar 05, 2020
Given the high stakes, both China and the United States have compelling reasons to put aside their differences and work together. This would set the tone for solving other challenges as well.
Mar 02, 2020
As new infections slow down, the spread of the coronavirus has accelerated outside China.
Dong Chunling, Deputy Director, Office of the Center for the Study of a Holistic View of National Security, CICIR
Feb 28, 2020
A misguided analysis of history raises the potential for a repeat of a negative outcome. The world is not the same as it was, and the policy approach that was used against the USSR will not work for China.
Chen Zinan, Assistant Researcher, Maritime Strategy Studies, CICIR
Feb 25, 2020
On Feb. 12, the government of the Philippines issued a notice to the United States embassy to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement, or VFA. Under the agreeme
He Yafei, Former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs
Feb 24, 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak is a wake-up call for all – the world needs build a more robust public health system and step up collabration to deal with non-traditional security threats such as epdemic outbreaks.