Educated in Asia and America, I acquired cultures from both lands. The west preaches individualism, The east, the balance of yin-yang. Our cultures would make a perfect union, Had the US and China appreciate each other. Instead they fight like dogs and cats, Spiraling down the Thucydides Trap. The world… Read More »New Year Wishes for Peace In 2024 – Joel Wong
Christmas was great when I was a boy, Singing carols and receiving toys. As I grew older I got jaded, Santa and gifts seem so overrated. How do I get my Christmas spirit back, When I focused only on superficial acts. Christmas isn’t only about acquiring toys, Or pseudo manufactured… Read More »Christmas Spirit by Joel Wong
Our world is torn with strife and fear, Constant anger fills the atmosphere. When violence seems to rule the day, And hope is slowly fading away. Heed the wise words of Sun Tzu, Winning wars without a brawl*. Better yet, choose the path of diplomacy, And build towards our shared… Read More »My Christmas Poem – Joel Wong, 2023
The writer, Kishore Mahbubani is a distinguished fellow at the National University of Singapore, is the author of ‘The Asian 21st Century’ In this short article, Mahbubani opines that we live in an interdependent world which faces many pressing common challenges and that It’s time for the west and the… Read More »It’s time for the west and the rest to talk to each other as equals – Kishore Mahbubani
American Exceptionalism is the idea that the United States of America is a unique and even morally superior country for historical, ideological, or religious reasons. It also implies that the US has a special role and responsibility in the world. Here are some pros and cons of this concept. Pros:… Read More »A New Foreign Policy: Beyond American Exceptionalism by Jeffrey Sachs
Jeffrey Sachs and John Mearsheimer are both prominent international relations scholars who have made significant contributions to the field. They are both highly respected for their intellectual rigor and their willingness to challenge conventional thinking. I have enjoyed learning about them and their knowledge and theories on international politics. In… Read More »Why Leaders Lie: The Truth About Lying in International Politics – John Mearsheimer
Our friend Zhu Zhiqun, Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Bucknell University, published this article about the passing of Henry Kissinger. The article talks about the legacy and contributions of Dr. Henry Kissinger, a former US Secretary of State and a renowned diplomat, who passed away at the… Read More »Farewell to Dr Henry Kissinger, an advocate for productive US-China relations by Zhu Zhiqun
By now people around our world have realized that the US-China relationship is extremely consequential. It has profound impacts on the global economy, geopolitics, human rights, technology, and the future of world order. The world took a collective deep breath as Biden and Xi met in a summit which took… Read More »Examining the popular Narrative of “Democracy vs Autocracy”
Dr. Joanna Lei is featured in this Virtual Forum with Professors Da Hsuan Feng and Steven Pei as co-Moderators. Please register on line to participate on this timely subject>
Yes! It is that time of the year again!We have just celebrated Thanksgiving – Christmas and both New Years (Gregorian, Lunar) are upon us soon!No matter who or where you are around our world, no matter your religion or tradition, it is a time of joy and goodwill – a… Read More »Seasons’ Greetings – Happy Holidays!