MenuWashington hosted one of the most significant shifts in the world’s security architecture since the collapse of the Soviet Union. On April 11, an unprecedented trilateral summit brought together U.S. allies Japan and the Philippines, potentially setting the stage for a spectacular shift in Asia’s Sino-American balance of power. Read More
Category Archives: Geopolitics
Russia | Change of Defense Minister: Sergei Shoigu Moved to Russia’s Security Council
Dr. Ariel Cohen provides his commentary on BBC concerning a sudden change in Russia’s defense minister and Sergei Shoigu’s move to Russia’s Security Council. In this interview, Dr. Cohen discusses the implications of these changes and what they could mean for the war in Ukraine. Watch Here
The Global Take|Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks-Bloomberg Daybreak Asia Edition|May 10, 2024
Tune into Bloomberg Daybreak Asia Edition for an insightful analysis from Dr. Ariel Cohen on the latest developments in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Dr. Cohen provides detailed commentary on the strategic movements, international implications, and the broader geopolitical context surrounding this intense conflict. Watch Here.
New Quills Needed for Taiwan’s ‘Porcupine’ Strategy Against China | Opinion
By Ariel Cohen and Wesley Hill Avril Hines, director of national intelligence, disclosed Thursday in Congressional testimony that Russia and China are training together for a future invasion of Taiwan. The “unlimited friendship” proclaimed by presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in Beijing in February 2022, just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, moved closer
Joe Biden’s LNG Policy Fiasco
Congressional hearings scheduled for February 6 and 8 expose the Biden administration’s massive energy policy blunder. This misstep will impede American energy production, undermine economic growth, endanger the hard-earned U.S. status as the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter, and threaten Washington’s strategic credibility among friends and foes. The hearings are set to unite
Elon Musk’s Hail Mary In China
Tesla was once the undisputed global leader in electric vehicles. In the earlier part of this decade, Tesla’s Tesla0.0% stock was a certain winner, reaching an all-time high on November 4, 2021. Those days are now distant as the company grapples with mounting competition from international and Chinese rivals, with companies such as BYD dominating
LNG Is Harm Reduction For Energy
Harm reduction is a helpful policy concept from the narcotics field that can be applied to energy and climate change. It recognizes that drug abuse occurs and seeks to minimize the negative consequences that drug use can bring, ideally improving (or saving) both the life of the user and of society. For example, making naloxone
The Global Take|Iran-Israel Exchange Attacks with Dr. Kamran Bokhari|April 23, 2024
The video provides a comprehensive overview of the recent spate of attacks between Israel and Iran, shedding light on the escalating tensions between the two nations. It examines the incidents and offers insight into the longstanding conflict and its implications for the region. Watch here.
New U.S. Solar Panel Tariff Intensifies Sino-American Green Tech War
The Sino-American trade war may be old news, but now a new battlefield is front and center: green tech. During her controversial visit to China, Secretary Janet Yellen made waves by criticizing China’s excess industrial capacity. Secretary Yellen warned the Chinese that retaliatory tariffs would be levied if this wasn’t addressed while simultaneously making the
Israel, Iran, And The Global Energy Tightrope
The long-simmering conflict between Iran and Israel erupted this weekend when Tehran launched a massive air strike against the Jewish state. Over 300 drones, cruise, and ballistic missiles were aimed at Israeli airspace on Saturday night, April 13, and early hours of Sunday the 14th. This attack was not a surprise. President Biden warned days