Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- October 30, 2018

China’s President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for US President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China November 9, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

James Reinl, Al-Jazeera: Is a US-China war in Asia inevitable?

Chinese and American officials increasingly talk about war over Taiwan and the South China Sea - could it really happen?

New York City - Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent talk of "preparing for war and combat" is just the latest example of tough language that has stoked fears of a military flare-up with the United States over two potential flashpoints: Taiwan and the South China Sea.

Last week, Xi told his military commanders in Guangdong province to "concentrate preparations for fighting a war", in comments distributed by government-run media following a four-day visit to the south.

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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- October 30, 2018

Russia's new game in Syria -- Marwan Kabalan, Al Jazeera

What's behind Russia’s 'wait and see' approach on Khashoggi killing? -- Maxim A. Suchkov, Al-Monitor

The Khashoggi Affair is Complicating Trump's Syria Policy -- Seth J. Frantzman, National Interest

The Next Middle East Trouble Spot: Jordan -- Gil Yaron, World Crunch

The Chinese Century Is Well Underway -- Economist

Trong’s strength hides weakness in Vietnam -- David Hutt, Asia Times

History war between Japan and South Korea heats up -- Andrew Salmon, Asia Times

Thailand’s Junta Is Finally Promising Elections—On Its Terms -- Joshua Kurlantzick, WPR

Nigeria: Another Boko Haram in the making? -- Cristina Krippahl, National Interest

‘Rage’ against elite: Centrist leaders losing Europe’s favor -- Gregory Katz, AP

Who Will Succeed Angela Merkel? -- Wolfgang Pordzik, National Interest

AP Analysis: Bolsonaro rivals bet Brazilians would unite -- Peter Prengaman and Sarah DiLorenzo, AP

Not the New Cold War -- Graeme Dobel, The Strategist

Foreign Policy and the 2018 Midterms -- Colin Dueck, RCD/Foreign Policy Research Institute

What Germany and EU are watching in US midterm elections -- Christian Trippe, DW