Jinghong Chen | Watching America

Saudi Arabia: Washington’s Smartest Move Is To Keep Israel out of the War

Jinghong Chen - July 28, 2026. Published in Arab News

President Donald Trump has consistently demonstrated a preference for maintaining control over escalation rather than allowing events to dictate American strategy.

South Africa: Saudi Arabia’s Signing ‘Abrahams Accords’ Spells Doom for Palestinians

Jinghong Chen - July 28, 2026. Published in Sunday Independent

Given Trump’s aggressive push for Israel’s uninterrupted dominance of the region, the bombardment of Iran...is a fait accompli.

Afghanistan: 2026 FIFA World Cup: Sport and Politics

Jinghong Chen - July 25, 2026. Published in Ahram Online

Saudi Arabia: 2 Leaders Return from Washington

Jinghong Chen - July 25, 2026. Published in Asharq Al-Awsat

In practical terms, returning from Washington matters more than going there.

India: Trump’s 200% Pharma Tariff: Threat to India, Trap for America

Jinghong Chen - July 25, 2026. Published in Firstpost

Donald Trump’s proposed 200% tariff on generic drug imports is less a blow to India’s pharmaceutical industry than a costly gamble that could leave American patients paying the highest price.

Saudi Arabia: The Dilemma of the American Initiative in Sudan

Jinghong Chen - July 20, 2026. Published in Asharq Al-Awsat

The central pillar of the American plan is a 90-day humanitarian ceasefire.