The reason why the US hyped whether the Taiwan Straits is so-called international waters is an attempt to internationalize, complicate, and militarize the Taiwan question, and to intensify cross-Straits frictions or even conflicts to contain China’s rise.
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The policy consequences of Arab state normalization with the Assad regime
June 2, 2021 Share
The recent push by a number of Arab states to normalize relations with the Assad regime is based on the false premise that the war is over and it is necessary to restore ties to lobby Damascus to change its relationship with Iran. Other regional dynamics are also a factor: The UAE, for example, sees it as a necessary balance against what it perceives as adversarial actions by Turkey with the Syrian jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Idlib. Yet these rationales for rehabilitating the Assad regime are completely fallacious. The downsides and policy consequences will not only affect Arab states, but will also harm American interests, making it difficult for the U.S. to fully pivot to address the rising threat from China.
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By Mischa Frankl-Duval Here s what we are watching as markets kick into gear Friday. U.S. stock futures traded close to the flatline as investors monitored whether Covid-19 infections and worsening economic data would push lawmakers to cement a coronavirus-aid package. Futures tied to the S&P 500 rose 0.1%, suggesting the benchmark stocks gauge will open relatively unchanged after notching another record close Thursday. Futures tied to the technology-focused Nasdaq-100 were flat. Read our full market wrap here. What s Coming Up The Conference Board publishes its index of leading economic indicators at 10 a.m. ET. Market Movers to Watch