UPDATES: Pakistan Retaliates v. Tehran With Strikes on Southeast Iran
Iran Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Pakistan Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar at...
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 20, 2024 | Asia, Iran, World | 4
Iran Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Pakistan Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar at...
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Nov 16, 2023 | Asia, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Media, US, Video, What's New, World | 1
After a productive US-China meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, can the move away from confrontation and towards “constructive competition” continue?
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Nov 13, 2023 | Asia, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Media, Russia, Video, What's New, World | 1
Analyzing latest in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; Azerbaijan’s “cleansing” of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh enclave; and APEC summit with US-China meeting
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Nov 7, 2023 | Asia, Audio, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Media, US, What's New, World | 0
Amid Russia invasion of Ukraine and mass killings in Israel and Gaza, US reaffirms commitments to partners in Asia such as Japan, South Korea, and India.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Oct 30, 2023 | Asia, Audio, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Media, MENA, What's New, World | 2
Analyzing the latest situation in Israel and Gaza; paying tribute to Matthew Perry’s humanity; and assessing the scale of economic problems in China.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Oct 21, 2023 | Asia, Audio, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Media, MENA, US, What's New, World | 1
Trucks loaded with aid for Gaza’s civilians waiting at the Rafah crossing in Egypt, October...
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Sep 26, 2023 | Americas, Asia, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Media, Video, What's New, World | 0
Canada and US call out India over “credible evidence” of its involvement in June assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Sep 19, 2023 | Asia, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Media, Video, What's New, World | 0
Reviewing week ahead: UN General Assembly session, the status of Ukraine’s counter-offensive v. the Russian invasion, and ASEAN Solidarity naval exercises.
Read MoreAs Vladimir Putin hosts North Korea’s Kim Jong-un in southeast Russia, analysis of the visit, the photo opportunity, and military and political significance
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Aug 29, 2023 | Asia, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Media, US, Video, What's New, World | 3
Analyzing latest international developments, from quest for stability in Balkans with Bled Strategic Forum to more high-level US-China talks in Beijing.
Read MoreChina continues to maneuver over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, distancing itself from military operations and promoting a political resolution.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 16, 2023 | Asia, Brexit, Europe, UK, What's New, World | 0
Analyzing a good week for Ukraine at the NATO Summit; another turbulent week for UK politics; and a productive week for India Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 7, 2023 | Asia, Audio, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Media, US, World | 0
Analyzing US Treasury Secretary Yellen’s 4-day trip to China: will pragmatism on economic issues also shift political relations between the two countries?
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jun 20, 2023 | Asia, US, World | 1
Analyzing 2-day visit of US Secretary of State Blinken to China, from economic competition to Taiwan to Beijing’s position on Russian invasion of Ukraine
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jun 2, 2023 | Asia, Audio, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Media, US, What's New, World | 2
A realistic look at US-China tensions, amid the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, and analyzing how US Congress reached a deal to raise the debt ceiling.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | May 28, 2023 | Asia, Iran | 2
As tension rises between Iran’s regime and Afghanistan’s Taliban, 2 Iranian border guards and Taliban fighter are killed in shooting near a border post.
Read MoreChina steps back from Russia invasion of Ukraine, saying it does not support Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” and does not provide military aid.
Read Moreby Deepa Parent | Mar 28, 2023 | Asia, World | 0
Matiullah Wesa, whose Pen Path has opened more than 100 schools in Afghanistan: “Please don’t take away our education and our rights.”
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Mar 17, 2023 | Asia, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Media, Russia, Video, World | 1
Analyzing Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia; why primary obstacle for China’s “peace plan” — and its move to become diplomatic superpower — is Vladimir Putin.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Feb 14, 2023 | Asia, Audio, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Media, US, What's New, World | 0
Analyzing the US downing of a Chinese spy balloon last week, the shootdowns of three other objects, and what happens next between Washington and Beijing
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Feb 9, 2023 | Asia, Audio, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Media, US | 3
Analyzing motives for bans on land ownership by Chinese entities, from political exploitation to concerns over security and control over US food production.
Read Moreby Esha Mitra | Dec 22, 2022 | Asia, What's New, World | 2
Ten years after a high-profile case galvanized protest in India, activists and family members see no improvement in security and justice for victims of rape.
Read More55-minute special: UK political and economic turmoil; China’s “Leader for Life” Xi will talk tough but move carefully; Iran’s protests for rights v. regime
Read Moreby Deepa Parent | Oct 16, 2022 | Asia, World | 0
India’s women look beyond “historic” Supreme Court decision on abortion rights to concerns about class inequality and prejudice maintaining barriers.
Read Moreby Deepa Parent | Oct 4, 2022 | Asia, World | 0
Women protesting the suicide bombing of a school in Afghanistan, which killed 35 young Hazara women and girls, have been beaten and shot at by the Taliban.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Sep 20, 2022 | Asia, Audio, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Media, US, World | 0
China Radio International asks Scott Lucas to chat about the issues of corruption and money in US politics — and censors some answers it didn’t expect.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Sep 16, 2022 | Asia, Audio, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Media, Russia, World | 1
“China’s priority is not propping up Putin in eastern Europe, but maintaining its interests in Asia — including at the expense of a declining Russia.”
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Aug 3, 2022 | Asia, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Media, US, Video, World | 2
As US House Speaker Pelosi visits Taiwan, analysis of the political dynamics, including the consequences for Asia and for US-China relations
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Aug 2, 2022 | Asia, Audio, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Media, US, Video, World | 0
Analyzing US assassination of Ayman al-Zawahiri and its consequences: Al Qa’eda as a “spent force” and the significance for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Aug 2, 2022 | Asia, US, World | 1
US forces have killed Al Qa’eda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike on Afghanistan’s capital Kabul, almost 21 years after the 9/11 attacks.
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