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Reza Hasmath

The Diplomat

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How China’s ‘Red Lines’ Are Quietly Shaping Global News Reporting

Under Xi Jinping, the CCP has expanded its control over political language to the point where it challenges journalism’s most basic task: describing...

23.06.2026 6

The Diplomat

Reza Hasmath

Canada’s Pivot is a Warning to the US and the Entire Alliance System

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum on January 20 was not an exercise in pique. It was the clearest...

05.02.2026 30

CounterPunch

Reza Hasmath

Canada Has Concluded That Binding Itself to the US Isn't Safe; Here's Why That Matters

03.02.2026 10

Common Dreams

Reza Hasmath

What Public Opinion Reveals About China’s Approach to Global Conflicts

New survey data reveals an underappreciated layer of geopolitical calculus: the Chinese public’s appetite, or lack thereof, for foreign involvement.

30.09.2025 10

The Diplomat

Reza Hasmath

China’s Taiwan Dilemma: How Public Opinion Is Shifting Strategy From Force to Diplomacy

How does the Chinese public envision resolving one of the most consequential territorial disputes in contemporary geopolitics?

20.08.2025 10

The Diplomat

Reza Hasmath

China’s Enduring Trust in Russia: The Public Sentiment Behind an Unlikely Partnership

Russia remains the most trusted global partner in Chinese public opinion – thanks to China’s carefully curated media ecosystem.

23.07.2025 10

The Diplomat

Reza Hasmath