The Missing Piece [International]

Both the US and Germany officially offered heavy weapons for Ukraine, in order to win the war over Russia. Such military move has caused major concerns among the international community, when it comes to peace and harmony. Some scholar believes that Russia is heading towards failure, and it is such a waste to offer Ukraine anything at this moment. Is it too early to predict the failure of Russia?...

No one ought to be surprised by the ongoing missile testing in North Korea. Experts believe that this nation is going to advance its program in a greater way, while some nations are very much concerned about Un's next move. Lately, Un's daughter appeared in the image, along his father raised questions about Un's political motivation. Is North Korean leader passing the torch to his own...

Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, strongly condemned the recent violent behavior among some extreme voters. Meanwhile, he has not officially accepted the election result which he lost to the incumbent, Lula. Is Brazil still haunted by this former president? How should we understand the ongoing political polarization in Brazil? Marcus Vinicius De Freitas is Senior Fellow at Policy Cen...

Less than two weeks, China is going to celebrate the Chinese New Year. More and more international talent fly to China to discover the uniqueness within the Chinese history, as well as educating the next generations, regrading other cultural elements. Chinese Zodiac is well-known to the locals, especially among the children, however, few of us could actually tell the story well, let alone doing it...

For decades, the economic relationship between China and Pakistan has been rather fruitful. Both nations are keen to investing for the mutual economic benefits. However, since December of 2022, fishermen and other locals near Gwadar Port have been protesting towards the Chinese presence. What is happening today? Why should both nations be concerned? Shoaib Kahut is a PhD scholar of Shandong univer...

It was rather exciting and meaningful to see Japan and South Korea during the 2022 World Cup. Both teams demonstrated how modern sports are elevating the social status, as well as the economic interests. There must be one direct correlation between the development of sportsmanship and economic growth. Dr. Layne Vandenberg joined Will to shed lights on those critical topics. Dr. Layne Vandenberg jo...

It is almost the end of the year, and immigration policy in the US continues to face greater hurdles. Are the Democrats trying to politicizing this issue, or the Republicans should come up with better strategies? As Christians, how should we pray for our nation for the year of 2023? Dr. Jim Belcher, President of Institute for New Vital Center, and the author of the book called "Cold Civil War,...

After Chinese President Xi Jin Ping made his trip to Saudi Arabia, US began to reshape its economic strategies. Mainly, America fears that advanced economic plan between China and the Saudi Arabia could bring more pressure for the global economy. As we reflect upon the year of 2022, China seems to accomplish so much this year. Will China continue to grow in 2023, politically and economically? Or C...

What is going to happen to the U.S.- China relations, after President Biden and President Xi' meeting during the recent G20 Summit? Is China more likely to dial down the "Wolf Warrior" diplomacy towards the west? According to author, Bob Davis, it is unlikely to see that China will soften its political tones, especially the military empowerment. In his new book, Bob detailed the meanin...

While the war continues in Ukraine, within the international community, people are quite concerned about the fate of the world. How should we stop Putin from advancing his plans? Is Putin going to lose the war and his credibility, as the leader? Meanwhile, based on the detailed report, domestic groups in Russia are also making noises, in terms of stopping Russian's military advancement. Tom Lo...

If Japan and South Korea are serious about contributing to the global projects, these two nations ought to solve the historical struggles first, according to Eun A Jo, who is a PhD Candidate in the Government Department at Cornell University, and the author of one amazing article called "Haunted by the Past - Confronting a Legacy of Forced—and Failed—Reconciliation." In this conversation,...

At this moment, it seems to be the case that Russia has lost its military power, as well as its political base after battling with Ukraine for eight months. The entire world is getting fed up by the ruthless attitude and distorted worldwide by Putin. Meanwhile, the ongoing military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan seems to relate to the war in Ukraine. Why should we pay attention to it? Is...

The nation of Spain is is undergoing a dramatic political change today, on top of all that, "Democratic Memory Law" was passed on 5 October 2022, and came into effect on 21 October 2022. According to the official description, the law includes a provision to ensure secondary school, Spanish Baccalaureate, and vocational training students are taught about the dictatorship. Is it still possib...

How should we understand the current relationship between Hong Kong and mainland China? Since the unification in 1997, China's fast economic growth heavily depends on Hong Kong. Meanwhile, political changes in Hong Kong are making people more nervous, even though protests seem less and less meaningful and threatening today, especially under Xi. Today, no more humor can take place in Hong Kong...

After months of Presidential campaign for both the incumbent and the challenger, Brazil, one of the key nations in Latin America finally elected a brand-new President, Lula. Voters are excited about the new journey under this person, while all eyes are paying much greater attention to Lula's domestic economic policies. Are there any? Is Lula really well-prepared for this job? Some experts beli...

Nations are gathering together this week in Egypt to address the threat of climate change. According to some experts, wealthy nations ought to step up and do more to help with the smaller, weaker countries. In reality, rich countries are slowing walking away from contributions? What gives? How should we understand all the reasons? Paul Hockenos is a Berlin writer who covers renewable energy and th...

How should we understand the ongoing political disentanglement, and the economic turmoil in Haiti today? This nation has been struggling with political balance, and economic rejuvenation for decades, so far, no progress has been shown. Some nations decided to step in to help, while Haitians lost their faiths already. Is it still too late for any interventions? How about the role of international s...

Modern Brazilian political situation is standing at the crossroad. While two people are competing for the Presidency, China is also being considered as the major factor. Some people believe that China is gearing up for something big in Brazil - buying the nation, while expert debunks the statement. Really? Why not? How should we understand the economic tie between China and Brazil today? Should Br...

Midterm election is about to take place in Taiwan soon. Domestically speaking, everyone is very much concerned about the economic recovery and social policies. Political parties are eyeing for major changes, in order to gain more voters. Meanwhile, noises from mainland China could be another significant factor, too. Let's dig deeper with Brian. Brian Hioe is one of the founding editors of New...

Who is Xi Jin Ping, indeed? Since 2012, Xi has revolutionized China tremendously. This nation of 1.4 billion people, from building the "China Dream" to "Made in China 2025," step by step, Xi is making sure that China is no longer just a name on the map. His personal background, and his relationship with his father, his wife, indeed prepared him to become the leader of the nation, e...

What is happening in Tunisia should not a political surprise to anyone, given the fact that current economy is in turmoil, inflation is causing more protests and riots nationwide. How should we understand the reasons behind it? After changing the constitution, should the President gain more power, or less? How about the current social unrest in Iran? Is democracy being abused by the existence of d...

Less than two weeks, Chinese current sitting President Xi Jin Ping is going to proclaim his 3rd term Presidency, which could lead to major political and economic reform for China. Based on the current economic situation, Chinese economy looks gloomy, besides the fact that aging population poses a significant economic and social issue today. In this episode, we are going to talk about how Chinese g...

As China celebrates October National Holidays this week, more people begin to wonder what the next steps will be, in terms of the diplomatic relations between China and Japan. As both nations are facing economic challenges and political reforms, how should the two nations work together effectively? Japan's recent decision to reopen the border to travelers, how much risk is the nation taking, e...

What is the political struggle between Modern Turkey and Greece today? How significant is it for us to understand territorial dispute between the two nations? In terms of promoting democracy, is the world getting better, or we are lagging behind? Tom Lord is a researcher and writer focused on political violence and armed conflict, mostly in Europe and the Middle East. Along with Lucas Webber and W...

How should we understand the current political shifts in Italy today? As the nation elected a brand-new PM, who is considered the embodiment of Benito Mussolini. Is she the right choice for future Italy? Will the person's anti-immigration policy run smoothly for the nation?