Commentary

Former US Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and Wilson Center’s Lucian Kim explain how Russia’s setbacks in Ukraine have exposed flaws in its claims to be a great power.

Are close ties with Russia a liability for Xi Jinping? Council President Ivo Daalder argues "in some ways, it is" on Bloomberg Markets Asia.

"The international community should make China a pariah for its crimes against the Uyghur population," Elizabeth Shackelford argues.

"Pelosi’s visit has exposed the underlying dilemma in US policy toward Taiwan and brought it uncomfortably to the front burner," Paul Heer writes.

Cécile Shea joins Al Hurra to discuss America sending its fifth delegation to Taiwan and what it means for global politics.

"Notwithstanding China’s firm grip on global supply chains of critical minerals and rare earths, Canada can support a more predictable green transition."

Dina Smeltz and Craig Kafura argue that a majority of Americans support backing Taiwan as the U.S. has backed Ukraine, as long as U.S. troops aren’t involved.

Matt Abbott joined CNBC Capital Connection to explain why Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan visit isn’t a deviation from the status quo of U.S. foreign policy.

Emily Feng, Nirmal Ghosh, and James Harding join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit aroused Beijing’s ire—but more important may be the long-term trends in Taiwanese attitudes.