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How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama
Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics.
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AUKUS and North Korea in the Indo-Pacific: 5 Years On
Pyongyang portrays AUKUS as a dangerous threat, but has it really influenced North Korea’s evolving grand strategy?
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The Fall of Victory Day in Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, although Victory Day celebrations still took place on May 9, the Soviet focus is increasingly being replaced by expressions of national pride.
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India and the Netherlands: From Quiet Cooperation to Strategic Partnership?
Can India and the Netherlands transform their growing cooperation into a fully-fledged strategic partnership with a clear long-term vision?
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Southeast Asia’s Counter-drone Efforts
Southeast Asian countries are taking steps to counter drone threats. What’s really needed is a multilayered defense network.
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Pakistan and the Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing
Like other Global South countries, Pakistan would like to pursue cooperation with both the US and China. Will the Beijing summit facilitate that?
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What Takaichi’s Hanoi Visit Reveals About Vietnam’s Critical Minerals Strategy
Vietnam’s critical minerals strategy applies the doctrine of strategic autonomy to a new sector. The visit by Japan’s PM shows what that approach can deliver and where it falls short.
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Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?
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How China’s Population Stopped Noticing Their Country Had Been Sealed
Three lockdowns conditioned a population to accept the airtight, but invisible, seal that followed
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Poll: How the US Lost the ‘Hearts and Minds’ of People Worldwide
Three years ago, only a fraction of the global public held more favorable opinions of China than of the U.S. Today, China and even Russia have a better global image.
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A closely guarded plan to cool Earth is revealed
A geoengineering company would use tiny specks of silica to block sun rays — and make billions of dollars.
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After Trump-Xi Summit, Taiwan Breathes a Sigh of Relief
There was no "grand bargain" on Taiwan, but Taipei is still waiting for Trump to approve the latest arms package.