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Significance of Victoria Nuland’s Resignation as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs

A few days ago on March 5, 2024, Victoria Nuland resigned her post as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and as the Biden administration’s point woman on Ukraine. As Compact’s Sohrab Ahmari has noted, Nuland’s career exemplifies the hubris and lack of accountability that characterize many Washington hawks. Determined… Read More »Significance of Victoria Nuland’s Resignation as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs

It’s Time to Restore U.S. Study Abroad to China by ZHIQUN ZHU, PhD, March 8, 2024

The U.S. should restore Fulbright exchanges in China and encourage students to study there, Zhiqun Zhu. In an opinion piece published on insidehighered.com, Zhiqun Zhu argues that the United States should reinstate Fulbright exchanges with China and actively encourage American students to study there. The Fulbright program, a flagship initiative for cultural diplomacy… Read More »It’s Time to Restore U.S. Study Abroad to China by ZHIQUN ZHU, PhD, March 8, 2024

Americans of Asian Heritage

America’s scientific and technical preeminence, Would not be possible without Asian participants. From small businesses, to engineering, to bio-tech, Asian Americans contribute on every track. Sharing Eastern cultures and tasty cuisines, Dim sum, sushi, adobo, pho making the scene. Kungfu, K-Pop, Bollywood and Lion Dance, Joyous celebrations with cultural relevance!… Read More »Americans of Asian Heritage

A Battle of Narratives – US vs China

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A narrative is fundamentally a story with characters, plot, setting, and conflict, serving to engage and inform. Mainstream media heavily relies on narratives in news reporting, structuring stories with heroes and villains, evoking emotions, simplifying complex issues, and influencing public opinion. Both the US and China actively promote narratives about… Read More »A Battle of Narratives – US vs China

Life’s lessons on the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Dragon – 2024

In life’s classroom, diverse and wide, Lessons are learned with every stride. From generous givers to ruthless exploiters, Each teaches us a lesson, extracurricular. The good ones teach us to be generous, Helping others, being magnanimous. Lessons of love, compassion, and grace, Guiding us to a loftier space. From shadows… Read More »Life’s lessons on the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Dragon – 2024