Jin Liangxiang, Senior Research Fellow, Shanghai Institute of Int'l Studies
Jul 30, 2019
After recent military confrontations, the Strait of Hormuz is likely to become the center of a critical competition whose outcomes affect the global oil market. Asian countries, in particular, should be pushing for an end to Trump's "maximum pressure" policy.
Li Zheng, Assistant Research Processor, China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations
Jul 05, 2019
The recent US cyber-attack on Iran, in retaliation for the downing of its drone, raises new questions for the militarization of cyberspace: what are the norms governing cyber war? What are the implications for international cooperation on the global Internet? How can governments stop cyber-attacks from escalating in unpredictable ways? These matters greatly concern the US and China.
Dan Steinbock, Founder, Difference Group
May 03, 2019
Starting in May, the White House hopes to extinguish Iran’s oil exports. However, any destabilization may prove counter-productive and cause long-term damage to the United States, the region, and global prospects.
Lucio Blanco Pitlo III, President of Philippine Association for Chinese Studies, and Research Fellow at Asia-Pacific Pathways to Progress Foundation
Feb 13, 2019
Trump’s second State of the Union address demonstrated his determination to pursue his America First policy, especially on trade, but also on security. A clear preference for bilateral deals and peace through strength and primacy are key elements in his strategy.
Wang Zezhuang, Director, Center of Western Asian and North African Studies, Anhui University
Dec 03, 2018
Iran has proven resilient against American efforts to damage it.
He Wenping, Senior Research Fellow, Charhar Institute and West Asia and Africa Studies Institute of the China Academy of Social Sciences
Aug 20, 2018
Trump’s Iran sanctions are opposed by the rest of the world and will only serve to exacerbate conflict.
Wu Zhenglong, Senior Research Fellow, China Foundation for International Studies
May 31, 2018
Trump’s America First policy is breaking down traditional barriers between East and West but breaking up the Western camp held together by shared values.
Fan Gaoyue, Guest Professor at Sichuan University, Former Chief Specialist at PLA Academy of Military Science
May 28, 2018
Whilst Trump’s “America First” policy created the largest monthly budget surplus since 1968 (at $214 billion) in April this year and cut unemployment to below 4% for the first time since 2000, US credibility may have been permanently hurt.
Wu Sike, Member on Foreign Affairs Committee, CPPCC
May 21, 2018
Other parties to the deal should stick to it to lower the risk of conflict.
He Wenping, Senior Research Fellow, Charhar Institute and West Asia and Africa Studies Institute of the China Academy of Social Sciences
May 17, 2018
The US withdrawal will distance it from its European allies and cause instability in the Middle East.