International Relations

The Hill: Don’t tune out America’s national security infrastructure

By: Jianli Yang - Jul 31, 2023 This year, Congress has generated significant media headlines for minimizing the troves of data Big Tech collects on the American people. It’s even considering banning Chinese apps, such as TikTok, that risk empowering the Chinese...

Politico: Italy’s decision on China’s Belt and Road Initiative and beyond

BY JIANLI YANG AND ANDRÉ GATTOLIN - Jul 18, 2023 During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Italy in March 2019, the two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding on China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). And with this memorandum, Italy became the only G7...

Washington Times: China and Russia cooperating on defense technology, space projects

By Jianli Yang - Jun 22, 2023 On June 6, China and Russia conducted a joint aerial patrol over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, the third such joint air patrol since Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. China‘s defense ministry...

Newsweek: India Offers a Bridge to the Global South

By Jianli Yang - Jun 22, 2023 Since taking office in 2014, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shown increasing ambition to strengthen India's global diplomacy and governance. In several international conferences led by India, Modi has consistently emphasized...