Category: Global Issues
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The Paradox of Scale: History, Sovereignty, and the Global Logic of State Survival
History does not unfold in isolation; it breathes through scale. From the opium smoke of 1839 to the mirrored glass of Shanghai’s towers, China’s struggle for sovereignty reveals a paradox — the larger the state becomes, the more fragile its unity appears. This essay traces that continuum, where humiliation becomes transformation, and survival itself becomes…
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From My Lai to Modernity: Vietnam’s Journey Through War, Isolation and Strategic Partnership
From the tragedy of My Lai to its emergence as a rising Asian economy, Vietnam’s journey reflects resilience shaped by war, isolation, and strategic partnerships. This analysis explores the long shadow of Agent Orange, the role of Russia and China in Vietnam’s development, and the evolving—but often cautious—engagement of Western nations. As Vietnam continues its…
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The Board of Peace
In my opinion, the picture around the new “Board of Peace” is getting even more confusing. Laura Tingle pointed out that the board was originally presented as a mechanism to stabilise and rebuild Gaza, yet the charter circulating in the media barely mentions Gaza at all. China has also stressed that any Gaza initiative must…
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