Sophia Yan

Jul 10, 2026

Syria Deal Gives Trump Potential Route To Bypass Hormuz

When Donald Trump sat down with Syria’s president this week, he was not in a good mood.  
Jun 8, 2026

‘Xiplomacy’ Let China Take Center Stage

With Russia occupied in Ukraine and the US entangled in Iran (and Venezuela, and Cuba and Greenland), China’s president has taken centre stage.