China

“Grokking China: A New Game in Town” invites exploration into the complexities of understanding and engaging with one of the world’s most dynamic and influential nations. As China asserts its growing presence on the global stage, navigating its cultural nuances, economic strategies, and political landscape becomes increasingly crucial. This introduction sets the stage for uncovering […]

Mao was the most prolific, successful revolutionary in history. He revolutionized China’s military, governance, economy, industry, and culture in twenty-five years, without bloodshed – entirely under vicious Western embargoes. Says Harvard’s John King Fairbank, The simple facts of Mao’s career seem incredible: in a vast land of 400 million people, at age 28, with a

Inwardly, I often smiled at the extravagance of Mao’s claims, which then seemed more naive than Gandhi’s hopes of conquering the British by love power. There he sat, with two pairs of cotton pants to his name, his army a minuscule band of poorly armed youths, facing a precarious existence in the most impoverished corner

“Imperceptible Atrocities 2: The Holocaust Unveiled” ventures into one of history’s most harrowing chapters, shedding light on the profound impact and enduring legacy of the Holocaust. This exploration aims to uncover the truths and lessons embedded within this tragic period, challenging misconceptions and commemorating the lives lost. As we delve into this sensitive topic, our

Imagine a continuous civilization on the other side of the world, unchanged for millennia, ruled by Imperial dynasties grander than Rome’s, unaware of Greek philosophy, the alphabet, democracy, Christianity, individualism, feudalism, the Renaissance or the Enlightenment, whose people surpass ours in intelligence and whose institutions surpass ours in effectiveness. Now picture it thriving today, exceeding

Update: Big Boy Body Language is more eloquent than words, and can repay scrutiny. The New Kid President Xi’s reaction to Li Qiang to his new Prime Minister Li Qiang is glad-handing outgoing PM Li Keqiang and looking at Xi with a ‘Happy to see ya, buddy!’ expression: Here’s Li a few hours later, telling