The Huawei Scandal and Europe’s China Reckoning

Europe is seeking to distance itself from China, continuing its quest for economic and industrial autonomy that has been underway for several years, albeit with mixed results. Much like the United States, the European Union aims to reduce its dependency on Beijing in key strategic sectors and to curb China’sContinue Reading

China Revises PLA Regulations to Focus on ‘Conscious Discipline’

On March 13, China, Iran, and Russia concluded the Security Belt 2025 joint maritime exercise near Iran’s strategically important Chabahar Port, close to critical maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. These drills involved sophisticated maritime strike operations, anti-piracy patrols, and coordinated search-and-rescue missions,Continue Reading