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How is China viewing US actions in Venezuela – an affront, an opportunity or a blueprint?
How is China viewing US actions in Venezuela – an affront, an opportunity or a blueprint? China’s response to the US capture of Nicolás Maduro has been one of condemnation, but behind closed doors, Beijing is likely weighing the implications for its policy in Latin America and considering how to counter US actions. China has […]
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2026 begins with an increasingly autocratic United States rising on the global stage
2026 begins with an increasingly autocratic United States rising on the global stage The United States’ military operation in Venezuela on January 3, 2026, marks a significant shift towards an autocratic approach to foreign policy, violating democratic values and international law. The “peace through strength” approach of the Trump administration, which emphasizes military power and […]
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Trump tariffs and warming India-China ties have silenced the Quad partnership … for now
Trump tariffs and warming India-China ties have silenced the Quad partnership … for now The Quad partnership between the US, India, Australia, and Japan has been on hold due to disagreements over trade tariffs and warming ties between India and China. The US imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods in August 2025, which was […]
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We tracked every overseas trip by world leaders since the end of the Cold War – here’s what we found
We tracked every overseas trip by world leaders since the end of the Cold War – here’s what we found World leaders have taken over 100,000 overseas trips since 1990, with an average of 2,734 trips per year since 2010, indicating a significant increase in global leader travel. The travel patterns of world leaders reveal […]
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A new world order isn’t coming, it’s already here − and this is what it looks like
A new world order isn’t coming, it’s already here − and this is what it looks like The author believes that a new world order has already begun, characterized by a shift away from US dominance and towards a multipolar world with China, Europe, and Russia playing key roles. The current world order is marked […]
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Nations are increasingly ‘playing the field’ when it comes to US and China – a new book explains explains why ‘active nonalignment’ is on the march
Nations are increasingly ‘playing the field’ when it comes to US and China – a new book explains explains why ‘active nonalignment’ is on the march Active nonalignment is a foreign policy approach where countries prioritize their own interests and refuse to take sides in the great power rivalry between the US and China, updating […]
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Are hegemonies a relic of the past? The role of coercion and consent in global domination
Are hegemonies a relic of the past? The role of coercion and consent in global domination The concept of hegemony has been central to international relations since its inception, reflecting a nation’s ability to influence others through both coercion and consent. The modern understanding of hegemony emerged during the 19th century with Britain’s role as […]
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It’s time for Europe to choose between US or Chinese satellite tech, says FCC chair
It’s time for Europe to choose between US or Chinese satellite tech, says FCC chair FCC chair Brendan Carr warns European countries that they need to choose between using US or Chinese satellite technology, as politics are influencing long-term decisions. Carr believes Europe is “caught” between Washington and Beijing, with a growing divide in AI […]
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Chinese barges and Taiwan Strait drills are about global power projection − not just a potential invasion
Chinese barges and Taiwan Strait drills are about global power projection − not just a potential invasion A Mulberry Harbour for the 21st century. Image from video posted on Weibo via Chinese state media. Is China intent on a D-Day style invasion of Taiwan? Certainly that has been the tone of some of the reporting […]
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Maritime truce would end a sorry war on the waves for Russia that set back its naval power ambitions
Maritime truce would end a sorry war on the waves for Russia that set back its naval power ambitions A warship is seen docked in the port of the Black Sea city of Sochi. Mikhail Mordasov/AFP via Getty Images Away from the grueling land battles and devastating airstrikes, the Ukraine war has from its outset […]
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