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Shaoyu Yuan

Dr. Shaoyu Yuan is an international relations scholar specializing in foreign policy, soft power, and Sino–U.S. relations. He teaches and conducts research at Rutgers University and New York University, and is the author of two books and numerous scholarly articles. His work has appeared in leading academic journals and media outlets, including The New York Times, The Economist, and Al Jazeera.

    October 31, 2026
    Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

    The Right to Die: Where Does Human Dignity End?

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    Satellite Delay: Gaza Goes Dark

    Satellite imagery from the European Union’s Sentinel programme is being withheld for 24 hours over Gaza, parts of the West Bank and surrounding areas, delaying independent verification of military activity and demolitions, according to an analysis by investigative organisation Bellingcat.

    October 31, 2026

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    China’s Five-Year Plan: A Risky Bet on Self-Reliance

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    Columns/Geopolitics

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