“Dalifornication” is the kind of phrase that sticks because it captures a cultural mood as much as a place. The Economist’s recent description of young Chinese “Dalifornia dreamin’” has turned the ancient city of Dali…
How the Philippines and U.S. allies might respond…
If war breaks out in the Taiwan Strait, who stands with whom? Long debated in policy circles and military simulations, this question is no longer theoretical. With tensions escalating across the Indo-Pacific, the prospect of…
Donald Trump’s presidency: A boon for Asia, a…
As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his return to the White House, the world is watching closely, especially in terms of his unconventional leadership style and its geopolitical ramifications. While many in Europe may…



