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China: Tsai Will Find Herself in a More Difficult Situation after US Transit

Lalatendu Das - March 30, 2023. Published in Global Times

If Tsai has contact with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, it will be another serious violation of the one-China principle.

China: Biden Administration Needs Wisdom To Break Pompeo’s Trap

Lalatendu Das - January 23, 2021. Published in Global Times

We should completely smash Trump and Pompeo's conspiracy and make the interests of the people in China and the U.S. a top priority.

United Kingdom: Only in Trump’s Operation Warped Reality Is His Vaccine Leadership a Success

Lalatendu Das - December 10, 2020. Published in The Guardian

The president’s ‘vaccine summit’ was notable for its absentees amid revelations that he had spent $14 billion on insufficient doses.

U.A.E.: The RCEP Trade Deal Proves Asia Need Not Be Led by the US or China

Lalatendu Das - November 19, 2020. Published in The National

While the pact may be viewed positively by Beijing, it is not an attempt to exclude the U.S. It is in keeping with Asean’s long-term commitment to open regionalism and regional integration.

China: Washington Unlikely To Change Taiwan ‘Strategic Ambiguity’ To Enrage Beijing

Lalatendu Das - October 12, 2020. Published in Global Times

[The U.S.] will not take risks to break its ties with the Chinese mainland due to Taiwan, because the price is too high.

U.A.E.: Of Good Things To Come

Lalatendu Das - September 1, 2020. Published in Khaleej Times

One might well see countries like Sudan, Bahrain, and Oman seriously considering to end 70 years of a stand-off with Israel.

Russia: How They’ll Handle Russia

Robin Koerner - August 8, 2020. Published in Kommersant

South Africa: Black Lives Matter Part 1: Police Killings Outnumber Violent Crimes in US

Lalatendu Das - June 5, 2020. Published in Cape Times

In the case of the officer Derek Chauvin who killed George Floyd, he had 18 complaints of police brutality against him. Only two resulted in a letter of reprimand.

Saudi Arabia: Iran’s Economic Outlook Is Grim

Lalatendu Das - March 26, 2020. Published in Arab News

The pandemic has aggravated the damage to the Iranian economy caused by US sanctions.

India: Asean Snubs US

Lalatendu Das - November 12, 2019. Published in The Statesman

Trump has been accused of “turning his back” on Asian allies after pulling out of the major trade pact.

France: Lawyer Robert O’Brien To Support Donald Trump

Robin Koerner - October 8, 2019. Published in La Croix

Robert O’Brien is following in the footsteps of the great names of American foreign policy.

Russia: Who Are You, Mr. O’Brien?

Robin Koerner - September 19, 2019. Published in Izvestia

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