International Relations

Washington Times: The global north must prioritize India over China as the leader of the global south

By Jianli Yang and Sean Woo - Sep 11, 2023 Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — a Sanskrit phrase found in Hindu texts that can be loosely translated into English as “One Earth, One Family, One Future” — is a core philosophy of India. Interestingly, China has objected to India’s...
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Politico: China’s international students and a tale of two fears

Concerned about facing discrimination abroad and being persecuted in their home country, Chinese students are reluctant to engage in open dialogue. By: Jianli Yang & Leslie Fu Sep 1, 2023 Jianli Yang is founder and president of Citizen Power Initiatives for China...
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WashTimes: What was ignored at the Trilateral Summit at Camp David

Human rights and democracy largely unaddressed By: Jianli Yang & Sean Woo Aug 29, 2023 In a historic move, President Biden hosted a major trilateral summit this month at Camp David in Maryland, bringing together South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese...
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Washington Times: India’s strategic positioning in Taiwan-China conflict

By: Jianli Yang, Aug 21, 2023 In the realm of international security, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or the “Quad,” stands as a robust framework uniting Australia, India, Japan and the United States. Among these four nations, India, while often appearing out of...
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