The U.S.-led withdrawal from Afghanistan this summer triggered a new wave of soul-searching, as chaotic scenes broke out in and around Kabul's international airport. The "forever war" may have ended — but what future is there for the people left behind?

Three years into their dispute, trade between the U.S. and China continues upward. And tariffs provide a useful leverage. In this series, Chaminade University economics professor, Christopher McNally, shares his take.

Comparing China with the former Soviet Union is a mistake, says Christopher McNally, professor of economy at Chaminade University. He warns that containment strategies to decouple the U.S. and Chinese economies will create significant consequences.

Christopher McNally, an economics professor at Chaminade University in Hawaii, unpacks big ideas that are changing the world — starting with China's digital currency. This digital currency is being rolled-out in stages, including at the Beijing Olympics in 2022, where athletes will be able to pay for goods with wearable devices.

It was a rare moment when the leaders of China and the United States spoke on the phone — at a time when the world seeks clarity and direction. Our Host James Chau speaks with Senior Colonel (Ret.) Zhou Bo, senior fellow at Tsinghua University’s Centre for International Security and Strategy.

America's China policy has changed over the decades, says Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute. He says the one-time alliance against the Soviet Union during the Cold War now relies on trade as the "glue" in their relationship. But how will this evolve, now that disputes and talk of "decoupling" have replaced a once reliable partnership?

As the airlift continues at Hamid Karzai International Airport, questions continue to emerge on the withdrawal by America and its allies from what is described as the "forever war". Twenty years after the U.S.-led invasion in 2001, and as criticism builds even in Western capitals, what's next in this humanitarian crisis? And what will happen to the millions of people left behind? This opinion piece is by Zhao Minghao from Fudan University's Institute of International Studies.

Trade tariffs have helped redefine the US-China relationship, as businesses pay the price. The impact is being felt by large brands to small family-run farms, with the current pandemic compounding the uncertainty. He Weiwen, a senior fellow at Renmin University says despite the damage, tariffs introduced in the Trump era are being extended by the Biden administration.