Tom Fowdy is a British political and international relations analyst and a graduate of Durham and Oxford universities. He writes on topics pertaining to China, the DPRK, Britain, and the U.S.
Democracy is, contrary to how it is presented by the West, a subjective concept. While its basic premise is "rule by the people," what the term truly means in practice and how it ought to be implemented has been debated for centuries.
China's willingness to broker such a deal shows its willingness to ensure stability and peace in the Middle East, as well as its commitment to building positive ties with every country in the region so as to bring them together.
?China faces a myriad of new challenges in navigating a changing world, wherein certain countries seek to actively suppress its rise, but multilateralism and building positive relationships with like-minded countries remain its priorities.
China's latest economic indicators have shown a remarkable turnaround for its economy, demonstrating remarkable economic resilience in the face of global turmoil.
Faced with shrinking incomes and crippling levels of inflation, the U.K.'s grim economic prospects have also led to a tidal wave of discontent that has manifested in numerous strikes across its public sectors.
The Chinese market is crucial for many of the world's economies. But as the U.S. pursues a burgeoning technology war against China, it also risks harming its allies in the process.
The recent drawn-out and contentious election of Kevin McCarthy as U.S. House speaker looks to have a further destabilizing effect on American domestic politics and to U.S.-China relations.
The effects of COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine mean that the global political environment is shifting into a new climate of "multipolarity," marking a decisive break with a longstanding period of American hegemony.