鸿儒私塾观察 Tom O'ConnorSenior Writer, Foreign Policy & Deputy Editor, National Security and Foreign Policy https://www.facebook.com/ShaolinTomReporterTwitterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shaolintom/ Based in his hometown of Staten Island, New York City, Tom O'Connor is an award-winning Senior Writer of Foreign Policy and Deputy Editor of National Security and Foreign Policy at Newsweek, where he specializes in covering the Middle East, North Korea, China, Russia and other areas of international affairs, relations and conflict. He has previously written for International Business Times, the New York Post, the Daily Star (Lebanon) and Staten Island Advance. His works have been cited in more than 1,500 academic papers, government reports, books, news articles and other forms of research and media from across the globe. Follow @ShaolinTom for daily news on Twitter and his official Facebook page. Email t.oconnor@newsweek.com with tips or for media commentary and appearances. Xi Jinping is outplaying Biden in Europe's Ukraine diplomacy WORLD Xi Jinping is outplaying Biden in Europe's Ukraine diplomacy"It would be extremely counterproductive if the Chinese could say, 'We tried and the West didn't want it,'" former French ambassador Gérard Araud told Newsweek. ON 5/1/23 AT 5:02 PM EDT Can the U.S., Russia and China stop war in Sudan from destabilizing Africa? WORLD Can the U.S., Russia and China stop war in Sudan from destabilizing Africa?"The U.S. and international partners...need to move away from the one-size-fits-all approach to peace processes," an ex-State Department adviser told Newsweek. ON 4/27/23 AT 5:00 AM EDT Exclusive: Venezuela seeks a deal with Biden as Colombia summit begins WORLD Exclusive: Venezuela seeks a deal with Biden as Colombia summit begins"Venezuela is waiting for a response from the American side," a Venezuelan official tells Newsweek. ON 4/25/23 AT 5:00 AM EDT DHS warns U.S. extremists pose growing threat to cops, reporters, pipelines NEWS DHS warns U.S. extremists pose growing threat to cops, reporters, pipelinesDomestic violent extremists are publishing "guidance for attacks against law enforcement, journalists, and soft targets using simple tactics," a DHS memo said. ON 4/20/23 AT 5:06 PM EDT France, Germany probe China "police stations" after NYC suspects arrested WORLD France, Germany probe China "police stations" after NYC suspects arrestedXi Jinping's international security apparatus is staffed by "warm-hearted local people serving as volunteers," a Chinese spokesperson told Newsweek. ON 4/20/23 AT 3:14 PM EDT Russia says U.S. 'hostile policy' on Ukraine could kill last nuclear treaty WORLD Russia says U.S. 'hostile policy' on Ukraine could kill last nuclear treaty"The U.S. military is clearly itching to get into Russian bases which store nuclear weapons," Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov told Newsweek. ON 4/19/23 AT 3:44 PM EDT China reveals what it says to be true purpose of "overseas police stations" WORLD China reveals what it says to be true purpose of "overseas police stations"A Chinese official told Newsweek such sites are led by volunteers "providing a place for overseas Chinese in need to access consultation and assistance." ON 4/18/23 AT 6:33 PM EDT Canada "actively" investigating China police site claims after NYC arrests WORLD Canada "actively" investigating China police site claims after NYC arrests"There will be no tolerance for this or any other form of intimidation, harassment, or harmful targeting of diaspora communities or individuals," the RCMP said. ON 4/18/23 AT 5:55 PM EDT Could this bank in China bring an end to the U.S. dollar's world dominance? WORLD Could this bank in China bring an end to the U.S. dollar's world dominance?"21st century warfare involved economic weapons such as sanctions and that warrants 21st century solutions," expert Akhil Ramesh told Newsweek. ON 4/13/23 AT 5:19 PM EDT Meet the Russian rebel groups waging war from within Putin's own borders WORLD Meet the Russian rebel groups waging war from within Putin's own borders"Russia faces diverse threats from cross-border sabotage forces and domestic partisans," an expert on Russian militant groups tells Newsweek. ON 4/13/23 AT 5:00 AM EDT Why India, China's bitter foe, won't become a U.S. ally WORLD Why India, China's bitter foe, won't become a U.S. ally"De-escalation is the only way," expert Swaran Singh told Newsweek, "as both China and India cannot afford to derail their development trajectories." ON 4/11/23 AT 5:00 AM EDT Northern Ireland far left warns Biden as police say attack "highly likely" WORLD Northern Ireland far left warns Biden as police say attack "highly likely""The Northern Ireland related terrorism threat level was recently raised to 'Severe,' meaning an attack is highly likely," the Police Service says. ON 4/10/23 AT 4:27 PM EDT What U.S., China and Russia are saying about Israel, Gaza, Lebanon violence WORLD What U.S., China and Russia are saying about Israel, Gaza, Lebanon violenceWashington, Beijing and Moscow have all called for de-escalation and urged restraint amid a series of escalations between Israelis and Palestinians. ON 4/7/23 AT 2:23 PM EDT UN forces warn "serious escalation" as Israel strikes Lebanon amid clashes WORLD UN forces warn "serious escalation" as Israel strikes Lebanon amid clashes"We urge all parties to cease all actions across the Blue Line now," the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said in a statement shared with Newsweek. ON 4/6/23 AT 10:40 PM EDT Israel prepares forces 'on all borders' amid Lebanon rocket attacks, unrest WORLD Israel prepares forces 'on all borders' amid Lebanon rocket attacks, unrestIDF spokesperson Richard Hecht called one of the largest waves of rocket attacks from Lebanon into Israel "a very serious event." ON 4/6/23 AT 12:49 PM EDT This election may give China a new Latin America friend at Taiwan's expense WORLD This election may give China a new Latin America friend at Taiwan's expenseAs Paraguay prepares vote, Margaret Myers said "Taiwan's Latin American and Caribbean allies often view China as a promising economic and even political ally." ON 4/6/23 AT 5:00 AM EDT Syria demands an end to America's last "forever war" WORLD Syria demands an end to America's last "forever war"Syrian officials tell Newsweek U.S. policy "contradicts the responsibility entrusted to the United States...to strengthening international peace and security." ON 4/4/23 AT 5:00 AM EDT What two Taiwan trips mean for fate of most dangerous U.S.-China issue WORLD What two Taiwan trips mean for fate of most dangerous U.S.-China issueTaiwanese researcher Paul Huang said trips by Taiwan's current and former leaders try to "secure the favor of decision makers in either Washington or Beijing." ON 3/31/23 AT 1:07 PM EDT Marine commandant warns U.S. lacking in key capability for war with China WORLD Marine commandant warns U.S. lacking in key capability for war with China"We don't want to do anything to make China think 'maybe today is the day,'" General David Berger, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, told Newsweek. ON 3/30/23 AT 5:00 AM EDT Why Saudi Arabia is following Iran to join China and Russia's security bloc WORLD Why Saudi Arabia is following Iran to join China and Russia's security bloc"Saudi's diversification strategy attempts to fill in the gaps left by the U.S.' loss of interest or will in maintaining the status quo," one expert said. ON 3/29/23 AT 7:35 PM EDT Israeli intel finds a new kind of Palestinian fighter emerging this Ramadan WORLD Israeli intel finds a new kind of Palestinian fighter emerging this RamadanAn IDF official told Newsweek that a "rise in weapons" and growing ties between militant groups and "lone wolves" are transforming Israeli-Palestinian violence. ON 3/29/23 AT 10:40 AM EDT Russia envoy warns "extremely dangerous" ideas behind U.S. democracy summit WORLD Russia envoy warns "extremely dangerous" ideas behind U.S. democracy summitAnatoly Antonov told Newsweek: "We have seen the disastrous consequences of the attempts to forcibly export American democracy to Iraq, Libya and Afghanistan." ON 3/27/23 AT 4:50 PM EDT In their own words, Yemen war rivals see wary hope in China-Iran-Saudi deal WORLD In their own words, Yemen war rivals see wary hope in China-Iran-Saudi dealOfficials of Ansar Allah, the internationally recognized government and Southern Transitional Council told Newsweek they welcome the deal but remain suspicious. ON 3/26/23 AT 6:00 AM EDT U.S. agency to reveal China expands "influence" campaign to win over world WORLD U.S. agency to reveal China expands "influence" campaign to win over world"China has dramatically expanded its efforts to shape the attitudes and actions of people outside its borders," a USCC commissioner was set to say. ON 3/23/23 AT 6:00 AM EDT The Russia-Ukraine War began after a Xi-Putin summit. Can it end with one? WORLD The Russia-Ukraine War began after a Xi-Putin summit. Can it end with one?"The Chinese are signaling that they do not want the Russians to lose...they are totally capable of making sure that the Russians don't," ex-CIA analyst said. ON 3/23/23 AT 5:00 AM EDT North Korea "power struggle" seen among Kim Jong Un's sister, wife, child WORLD North Korea "power struggle" seen among Kim Jong Un's sister, wife, childEx-North Korean diplomat Ko Young Hwan outlined to Newsweek apparent rivalries among the country's leading women and a potential aid-for-human rights agreement. ON 3/21/23 AT 10:58 AM EDT How the U.S. invasion of Iraq is still ruining the world 20 years later WORLD How the U.S. invasion of Iraq is still ruining the world 20 years later"The U.S. invasion and subsequent occupation is directly related to the rise of ISIS," Zaid al-Ali, former adviser to the U.N. mission in Iraq, told Newsweek. ON 3/20/23 AT 5:00 AM EDT As Xi heads to Russia, U.S. says no to any China-led ceasefire in Ukraine WORLD As Xi heads to Russia, U.S. says no to any China-led ceasefire in Ukraine"We don't support calls for a ceasefire right now," National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said in response to a question by Newsweek. ON 3/17/23 AT 11:09 AM EDT As U.S. grows Guam presence to deter China, wary locals are denied a choice WORLD As U.S. grows Guam presence to deter China, wary locals are denied a choiceGuam Decolonization Commision Executive Director Melvin Won Pat-Borja says that ties with the U.S. military are "marked by consultation and not consent." ON 3/16/23 AT 5:00 AM EDT Russia Ambassador says downed U.S. drone was supporting Ukrainian attacks WORLD Russia Ambassador says downed U.S. drone was supporting Ukrainian attacksRussian envoy Anatoly Antonov told Newsweek such drones "gather intelligence which is later used by the Kiev regime to attack our armed forces and territory." ON 3/14/23 AT 10:02 PM EDT PagesNEXT CHOOSE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION PREMIUM Newsweek magazine delivered to your door Unlimited access to Newsweek.com Ad free Newsweek.com experience iOS and Android app access Personalized daily newsletter SUBSCRIBE DIGITAL+ Unlimited access to Newsweek.com Ad free Newsweek.com experience iOS and Android app access Personalized daily newsletter GET YOUR FREE TRIAL NEWSLETTER BEST OF NEWSWEEK VIA EMAIL Daily news headlines & detailed briefings enjoyed by half a million readers. 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