Guo Bingyun
Associate Professor, Sichuan International Studies UniversityArticles by Guo Bingyun
Politics
A familiar rift: Why US-Europe tensions shouldn’t alarm you
The recent conflict between the US and Europe is nothing new and nothing to be alarmed about, says academic Guo Bingyun. He lays bare the true dynamics of US-Europe relations and argues that tension and resentment have always plagued the relationship.
Guo Bingyun
12 Mar 2025
Politics
Chinese academic: The Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end
Could the protracted Russia-Ukraine war finally be coming to an end? According to academic Guo Bingyun, there are certain signs that this may be so. These signs include the rise of BRICS, North Korea’s entry into the war and Donald Trump’s strength and unpredictability.
Guo Bingyun
06 Jan 2025
Politics
Nepal’s struggle for autonomy in the shadow of giants
Even as Nepal is heavily dependent on India, it wants to break free of its influence, and so has turned towards alternatives such as China and the US. However, academic Guo Bingyun notes that navigating these three major powers is tricky, and could easily lead to potential retribution in the event of any missteps.
Guo Bingyun
26 Dec 2024
Politics
Does Europe have strategic autonomy?
Even as the European Union (EU) seems to operate as a whole when it comes to international organisations such as the G7 and G20, there are contradictions within the grouping, as well as between the EU and external countries. Chinese academic Guo Bingyun looks at whether Europe’s seeming strategic autonomy has real substance to it.
Guo Bingyun
10 Dec 2024
Politics
The myth of Trump’s global impact
Donald Trump’s re-election has provoked anxiety and uncertainty around the world. However, the geopolitical impacts of Trump’s presidency will ultimately be limited by the fixed duration of his term and the prevailing bipartisan consensus, argues Chinese academic Guo Bingyun.
Guo Bingyun
20 Nov 2024
Politics
US ally management is stronger than ever amid global turmoil
Commentator Guo Bingyun notes that the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict have strengthened rather than diminished the US’s relations with its allies, both in Asia and the West. This has made it easier for the US to navigate among countries such as the Philippines and its partners in groups such as the Quad.
Guo Bingyun
07 Oct 2024
Politics
Why has Argentina declined to join BRICS?
After the new government led by President Javier Milei took office in December 2023, it pulled Argentina out from joining BRICS in January 2024. On the one hand, this would please Milei's supporters, on the other it paves the way for greater economic opportunities with the US, while leaving the door open to joining the grouping in the future.
Guo Bingyun
16 Jan 2024
Politics
Chinese academic: Will the new Maldives government shift from 'India first' to pro-China?
Following the recently concluded presidential election in the Maldives, the global community is observing how its foreign policy might change, particularly vis-a-vis India and China. Does having good relations with one side necessarily come at the expense of relations with the other? Chinese academic Guo Bingyun looks into the issue.
Guo Bingyun
12 Oct 2023
Politics
Chinese academics: China-Russia relations are reaching new heights
Rather than the old "forced friendship" marked by "warm politics, cold economics", China and Russia's relationship has evolved to a new phase powered by strong internal dynamics manifesting political and economic warmth.
Guo Bingyun, Qin Hong
02 May 2023
Politics
Taiwan Strait issue: Taking lessons from history
Tensions in China-US relations are increasing, with the Taiwan Strait issue central to the antagonism between the two major powers. Chinese academic Guo Bingyun assesses four models from history that the US may adopt in the event of an armed reunification, and why these approaches may or may not be effective.
Guo Bingyun
14 Feb 2023