Over the years, China has been seen as one of the major global adversaries by a significant portion of the U.S. public. Tensions between the two nations have escalated due …
Syed Tahir Abbas Shah
Syed Tahir Abbas Shah
Syed Tahir Abbas is a Master's student at Southwest University, Chongqing, specializing in international relations and sustainable development. His research focuses on U.S.-China diplomacy, global geopolitics, and the role of education in shaping international policies. Syed has contributed to academic discussions on political dynamics, economic growth, and sustainable energy, aiming to offer fresh insights into global affairs.
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Foreign PolicyGlobal SecurityTrade and TariffsU.S. PoliticsU.S.-China Relations
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Arms Control TreatiesDisarmamentGeopoliticsInternational SecurityNuclear Arms ControlU.S.-Russia Relations
Averting Unconstrained Nuclear Risks with Russia: The Impending New START Expiry
The looming expiration of the New START Treaty next February marks a critical juncture for nuclear arms control between the United States and Russia. While the treaty has been instrumental …
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Economics and TradeGeopoliticsGlobal EconomyGlobal ManufacturingInnovation PolicyNational SecurityU.S.-China RelationsWorld Innovation
Beyond Tariffs: What the U.S. Can Learn from China’s Industrial Playbook
As the U.S. government continues to grapple with the complexities of its trade relationship with China, the Trump administration has sought to rejuvenate domestic industries by imposing tariffs on foreign …
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Defense and SecurityEnergy and ResourcesGeopoliticsGlobal TradeNational SecurityU.S.-China Relations
The Consequences of China’s New Rare Earths Export Restrictions
On April 4, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce imposed export restrictions on seven rare earth elements (REEs) and magnets used in critical sectors such as defense, energy, and automotive industries. …
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Defense and SecurityGeopoliticsMilitary & DefenseMilitary StrategyNational SecurityU.S. Foreign Policy
Trump Restructures the Pentagon Budget
In early 2025, the Trump administration directed a significant shake-up of the Pentagon’s budget. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth tasked the military services and defense agencies with identifying 8% in …
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Foreign PolicyGeopoliticsInternational SecurityNational SecuritySouth Korea Nuclear DebateU.S.-China Relations
How China Views South Korea’s Nuclear Debate
The debate over South Korea’s potential nuclear armament continues to unfold amid rising tensions in Northeast Asia. If South Korea were to pursue nuclear weapons, China may take extreme measures …
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Defense and SecurityGeopoliticsInternational RelationsNational SecurityTerrorismU.S. Foreign Policy
Global Terrorism Threat Assessment 2025
Terrorism continues to pose a serious threat to the safety and security of the United States and its global interests, despite a noticeable decrease in focus from the national security …
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Artificial IntelligenceForeign PolicyGeopoliticsGlobal SecurityNational SecurityTechnology & SocietyU.S.-China Relations
DeepSeek’s Foreign Policy Bias: A New Threat in AI-Driven Decision-Making?
In early 2025, a Chinese tech company named DeepSeek shook the global AI landscape by releasing a cutting-edge language model, DeepSeek-V3, which quickly outperformed traditional AI giants based in the …
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Anti-Western AlliancesAuthoritarianismGeopoliticsGlobal SecurityInternational RelationsNorth KoreaRussia
Russia and North Korea: An Emerging Anti-Western Axis in the New World Order
In a world undergoing rapid geopolitical transformation, one alliance is capturing global attention—the strengthening bond between Russia and North Korea. Far beyond a tactical wartime arrangement, this partnership reveals an …
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Economics and TradeGeopoliticsGlobal EconomyGlobal SecurityInternational RelationsRussiaSanctions
Down But Not Out: How Western Sanctions Are Shaping Russia’s Economy
In the years following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the country has found itself in the crosshairs of an unprecedented sanctions campaign led by the United States and …