Joel Wuthnow, A China analyst at CNA
Oct 08, 2013
As China has distanced itself from Syria in the last eighteen months. Joel Wuthnow believes that arguments that China is hedging its bets on Assad may be premature.
Wu Sike, Member on Foreign Affairs Committee, CPPCC
Oct 07, 2013
The recent “ice-breaking” discussions between high level cabinet members and a phone discussion between the presidents of the United States and Iran has been greeted with open arms not only by the US and Iran, but also by much of the international community. However, these talks are only the first step on a long road towards building a harmonious relationship.
Tom Plate, Distinguished Scholar, Loyola Marymount University
Oct 02, 2013
With the crisis in Syria at the forefront of the 68th Session of the UN General Assembly, Tom Plate argues that China’s role in Turtle Bay will be far less predictable than the past.
Philip Cunningham, Independent Scholar
Sep 28, 2013
The tragic crisis in Syria is giving the world a glimpse of what a multilateral future might look like. Instead of going it alone, the United States has decided to compromise and work with other stakeholders in the international system.
Dan Steinbock, Founder, Difference Group
Sep 27, 2013
The use of chemical weapons in Syria represents legacies of colonialism and Cold War. In the developed world, Russia’s diplomatic intervention has been seen as a step back. In reality, it heralds multipolar global governance.
He Wenping, Research Fellow, West Asia and Africa Studies Institute of the China Academy of Social Sciences
Sep 26, 2013
The threat of war from the chemical weapons crisis in Syria has waned, but has not disappeared, writes He Wenping. The Putin initiative marked a high-profile return to the Middle East, indicating that Russia has become an important player in the region, and to some extent, a decision-maker.
Wu Sike, Member on Foreign Affairs Committee, CPPCC
Sep 21, 2013
If Syria successfully gives up its chemical weapons, a precedent will be created for successfully stopping military action, and a new model for major-country cooperation will be set, writes Wu Sike.
Jin Liangxiang, Senior Research Fellow, Shanghai Institute of Int'l Studies
Sep 17, 2013
US military threats in Syria will further undermine the stability of the region, writes Jin Liangxiang. Though China might not be able to stop US actions, it undermines its intention for cooperation.
Kendrick Kuo, A China specialist pursuing graduate studies at Johns Hopkins SAIS in Washington, DC.
Sep 12, 2013
China’s sense of vulnerability, not its rivalry with the United States, accounts for its opposition to Syrian intervention.
Ma Jun, Research Fellow, PLA Academy of Military Science
Sep 09, 2013
Will Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize win impact his decision to use military force against the Assad regime in Syria? Ma Jun examines the recent chemical weapon attack against civilians and the issues currently preventing the international community from supporting military action over diplomatic overtures.