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The hidden power of cultural exchanges in countering propaganda and fostering international goodwill
The hidden power of cultural exchanges in countering propaganda and fostering international goodwill Cutting funding for cultural exchanges could harm US reputation and national security, as these programs help build relationships and foster international goodwill. The US has a long history of using cultural diplomacy to promote its interests and counter propaganda, dating back to […]
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WHO is finalizing a new treaty that prepares for the next pandemic − but the US isn’t signing
WHO is finalizing a new treaty that prepares for the next pandemic − but the US isn’t signing The World Health Organization (WHO) has finalized its first-ever pandemic agreement, which aims to prepare for the next global health crisis. The US did not participate in the negotiations due to its intention to withdraw from the […]
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Trump’s lifting of Syria sanctions is a win for Turkey, too – pointing to outsized role middle powers can play in regional affairs
Trump’s lifting of Syria sanctions is a win for Turkey, too – pointing to outsized role middle powers can play in regional affairs US President Donald Trump announced that the US would lift sanctions on Syria, a move seen as a victory for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who have […]
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China’s new underwater tool cuts deep, exposing vulnerability of vital network of subsea cables
China’s new underwater tool cuts deep, exposing vulnerability of vital network of subsea cables China has developed a new underwater tool capable of cutting through the world’s most secure subsea cables, raising concerns about the vulnerability of global communication systems. The undersea cables, which transmit almost 100% of global internet communication, are a critical component […]
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China’s new underwater tool cuts deeps, exposing vulnerability of vital network of subsea cables
China’s new underwater tool cuts deeps, exposing vulnerability of vital network of subsea cables China has developed a new underwater tool capable of cutting through the world’s most secure subsea cables, raising concerns about the vulnerability of global communication systems. The undersea cables, which transmit almost 100% of global internet communication, are a critical component […]
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