Author: AARON BARRERA

In the 21st century, tensions between the United States and Russia have once again become a defining feature of international politics. Once wartime allies, the two…

The relationship between the United States and China is one of the most influential—and complex—dynamics shaping global affairs in the 21st century. As geopolitical shifts continue,…

As the world moves deeper into the 2020s, many economists and strategists believe a historic shift in global economic leadership may be underway. Although the COVID-19…

Introduction Following the ideological intensity of the Mao era, Deng Xiaoping ushered in a new chapter in China’s history—focused on economic reform, modernization, and strategic global…

Introduction The founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949 marked a pivotal turning point in the nation’s history. Under the leadership of Chairman Mao…

Introduction: Understanding China’s Global Journey China’s ascent on the world stage rests on millennia of cultural depth, political resilience, and expanding ambition. Political scholar David Kelly…

Introduction The modern international order—based on sovereignty, legal equality, and non-intervention—was born out of one of Europe’s most destructive conflicts: the Thirty Years’ War (1618–1648). What…

Introduction While most people recognize the Buddha as a spiritual teacher, he also displayed remarkable leadership in addressing conflict, governance, and social inequality. His calm, practical…

Introduction The South China Sea—stretching from the Malacca Strait to the Taiwan Strait—may look small on a map, but its importance to global trade, regional security,…

Introduction China’s expanding role on the world stage has a strong connection to its signature foreign policy project—the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Launched in 2013,…