China's Economic Power and Global Geopolitical Dynamics

Dr. Jonathan Ward weighs in on China's aggressive tone towards the U.S. and the rise of an axis of adversaries. The article discusses the need for the U.S. and allies to combat China's economic power to preserve peace and address global conflicts.

Global Armed Conflicts in 2023

In 2023, there were more armed conflicts worldwide than any year since WWII, with 59 conflicts and 122,000 combat deaths. The complexity of conflicts has increased, attributed to groups like Islamic State and Al-Qaeda affiliates.