Joseph S.

Joseph graduated with a degree in Business Administration from the National University of Singapore and is a CFA and CAIA charterholder. He enjoys geopolitics and study international politics extensively. Joseph currently lives in Hong Kong.

COVID-19: Calling a Spade a Spade

As of 6th April 2020, there are 338,899 Americans confirmed infected with the Covid-19 and 9,679 deaths as a result of the infection. That...

Who Will Win the Taiwan Presidential Election?

Last year, I wrote about a popular politician in Taiwan, Han Kuo-yu, who ran for the mayorship of Kaohsiung and predicted his unexpected winning...

Forces Behind Hong Kong’s Riots

China announced that it would suspend the individual travel permit to Taiwan with effect from 1st August 2019. There was almost no reaction time...

The Sino-US Economic War: China’s Sputnik Moment?

Finally, we have a semblance of an economic war. For one whole year, we have waited for a new trade agreement, after one that...

Can China and Russia Fix Venezuelan Crisis?

“Good morning. On behalf of the Russian president and the people I first want to thank the current president of the Security Council, for...

Xi’s Road to Unification

President Xi Jinping delivered an Open Letter to Taiwan 2019 on the 2nd January in Beijing to commemorate the 40th anniversary of issuing Open...

The INF Treaty Crisis Creates an Opportunity for a US-less Europe

The world is yet again shocked by the US decision to withdraw from the 1987 Intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. President Donald Trump demanded...

New Star of Taiwan Politics and the Lesson Behind the Phenomenon

Taiwan is preparing for the upcoming local elections. Currently, Han Kuo-yu is a popular figure in Taiwanese politics. For those who are unfamiliar with Taiwanese...

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From Diplomacy to Destruction: Israel, Iran, and the Crisis of Global Order

Israel's deep strikes in Iran mark a shift—from dialogue to dominance. As diplomacy collapses and double standards prevail, the global order teeters on the edge of irreversible crisis.

Iran-Russia 20-Year Strategic Cooperation Agreement: Key Takeaways

Iran and Russia have ratified a 20-year strategic pact covering trade, energy, and security. Quietly, it signals a challenge to Western influence and a blueprint for a multipolar world order.

China’s BRI, Kazakhstan, and KIMEP University: The Second Central Asia-China Summit

Trump’s America First weakened U.S. global leadership. China expanded its influence through the BRI and education initiatives. But despite economic gains, it still struggles to improve its image and build real soft power.

Turkey and Drone Warfare in the Pakistan-India Conflict

Turkey's drones reshape South Asia's battlefield. In May’s India-Pakistan clash, Islamabad deployed 400+ Turkish UAVs—marking a new era of proxy warfare and Ankara’s deepening role in global flashpoints.

Kyiv’s Unwavering Anti-China Stance: Ukraine Seeks to Lead Europe in Shifting Perceptions of Beijing

Kyiv is leading Europe’s anti-China turn—accusing Beijing of fueling Russia’s war machine and pushing EU allies to confront China’s role. Ukraine’s fight now includes reshaping Europe’s entire view of Beijing.