Helen Raleigh

Obama's Meddling in Myanmar is Now Joe Biden's Mess to Clean up

Many signs pointed to an inevitable conclusion that Myanmar's so-called transition to a democracy was a farce. Nevertheless, Obama embraced it wholeheartedly. Myanmar's military staged a coup in February, 2021. With little leverage left, the new Biden administration face a serious challenge. 

China Closing Its Houston Consulate Is A Sign We’re In A New Cold War

It's always ominous when a diplomatic mission destroys documents. Whatever the reason behind China's frantic purge at its Houston consulate, it isn't good.

U.S. Response To China’s Aggression In The South China Sea Is A Dangerous Business

It should concern all of us that if China keeps pushing the limits of its aggressive tactics, a military confrontation may become unavoidable. At least one defense expert, Robert Farley, has predicted that the first real Sino-U.S. war could be fought in the South China Sea. Let’s hope that will never happen.