Greetings from Tyler, Will CNN change its tune? There’s quite an interesting dynamic playing out at the Atlanta network, and you probably know the details. The fact that there is so much money for them to grapple over is a … Read More
Greetings from Tyler, You’ve no doubt encountered word this week of police ambushes. They have to be very wary of responding to a domestic dispute or pulling a car over. It’s heartbreaking that officers of the law are being murdered, … Read More
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a New Year greeting to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday. The report was carried in Russia’s Tass News. “In that telegram he expressed great satisfaction with the development of … Read More
President Biden’s virtual meeting Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin might be thought of as a final check-up before Russian troops invade Ukraine. Biden has displayed nothing but weakness since taking office. Even his threats of “consequences” sound weak. The … Read More
Washington and Taipei have not held official diplomatic relations since 1979. Five U.S. legislators made an unannounced one-day visit to Taiwan and met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday, reaffirming America’s support for the island’s self-governance amid increasing tensions … Read More
Outsiders might see a peaking power, but China’s leaders don’t. A rising chorus of analysts now describe China as a “peaking power”—one that might take greater risks to revise the international order before its strategic window of opportunity closes. They … Read More
Russia has unambiguously stated its position that the self-ruling island of Taiwan is a part of the mainland-based People’s Republic of China, as strategic partners Moscow and Beijing seek to further align their positions regarding geopolitical issues across the globe. … Read More
Russia and China are now following a coordinated policy towards the rapidly developing situation in Afghanistan. Both countries have been long in contact with the Taliban, seeking friendly ties with Afghanistan’s new government and business deals in the country. Meanwhile, … Read More
The Chinese military has already begun gray zone operations. An all-out attack on Taiwan looms if Beijing continues to escalate. In his speech celebrating the Chinese Communist Party’s 100th anniversary last week, Chairman Xi Jinping proclaimed that China has never bullied … Read More