Politics

Trump vs. His China Hawks

Connor Echols / Responsible Statecraft Feb 12, 2026 The president ushered in a bipartisan push for confrontation with Beijing in his first term. Is he now trying to usher it out? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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The Ecological Cost of AI Is Much Higher Than You Think

Alistair Alexander / Truthdig Nov 10, 2025 As the microchips behind artificial intelligence grow in complexity, each generation requires more energy, minerals and water than the last, driving a ruinous cycle with no end in sight. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Asia Pacific

Trump Prepares To Confront a Rising China

Michael Klare / TomDispatch Dec 18, 2024 Can he manage U.S.-China relations without precipitating World War III? Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Military

More Americans Unwilling to Die for Other Countries

Aaron Sobczak / Responsible Statecraft Aug 22, 2024 Recent polling paints an encouraging picture for restraint and non-intervention. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Technology

Banning TikTok Won’t Fix America

Jake Werner / Responsible Statecraft Mar 11, 2024 But it does unnecessarily exacerbate U.S.-China tensions, which are already nearing conflict. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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The Political Myth Undergirding Peace in the Taiwan Strait

Christopher Lord / Truthdig Feb 5, 2024 A growing number of young Taiwanese are claiming imaginary non-Chinese heritage. Peace in the region rests on a far more dangerous fiction. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Military

The Trillion Dollar Defense Budget

William D. Hartung / TomDispatch Jan 18, 2024 Overspending on the Pentagon is stealing our future faster than ever. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Politics

A Look Back at Congressional China-Baiting Bills in 2023

Blaise Malley / Responsible Statecraft Dec 28, 2023 Congress didn’t do much this year, but members took aim at Beijing in legislation at every chance. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Hong Kong Leader Offers Apology as Mass Protests Continue

CHRISTOPHER BODEEN and ELAINE KURTENBACH / The Associated Press Jun 15, 2019 Carrie Lam says she regrets her handling of legislation that would allow extradition of some Hong Kong citizens to mainland China. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Politics

American History for Truthdiggers: A Cruel, Costly and Anxious ‘Cold’ War

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Mar 23, 2019 In the aftermath of World War II, the U.S. found a new enemy—its recent Soviet ally—and a new kind of conflict was born. Dig deeper ( 58 Min. Read )

Taiwanese Launch Their Version of Yellow Vest Protest

The Associated Press Dec 26, 2018 Thousands of demonstrators turn out for the third time in a week to demand lower taxes and the fair handling of tax disputes. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

China Tells U.S. to Stop Criticism, Says Relations Suffering

The Associated Press Oct 8, 2018 Chinese officials appeal to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to repair relations they say have been damaged by U.S. tariff hikes and support for Taiwan. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )