China expands global influence through non-military pressure, democracies urged to build stronger resilience

Xi Jinping hosts over a dozen world leaders in Beijing this year as China seeks to shift global power balance

The article reports on Chinese President Xi Jinping's diplomatic strategy of hosting numerous world leaders in Beijing throughout the year,

US-China AI competition: Two scenarios for global leadership by 2028

The article discusses the global AI competition between the US and China, arguing that the US and its allies must stay ahead of authoritaria

Digital Diplomacy and Soft Power Take Center Stage at TIIF 2026 in Tashkent

At the Tashkent International Investment Forum 2026, a panel on "Digital Diplomacy and Soft Power" explored how governments leverage online

GCHQ director warns of narrowing window for West to counter China and Russia threats

In a rare public speech, GCHQ Director Anne Keast-Butler warns that Britain and its allies face a "narrowing window" to address security thr

China Reality Check: China's "Internet Sovereignty" Initiative: Origins and Consequences

Commentary proposes naval blockade, tripwire forces, and nuclear deterrent to deter China on Taiwan

This commentary argues that China's gray-zone activities against Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines are undermining the international rules-