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Christopher Tang

Pearls and Irritations

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Washington let arms control die. Don't repeat the mistake with AI

Washington let arms control die. Don't repeat the mistake with AI

Nuclear arms control worked not because rivals trusted each other, but because compliance could be verified. AI governance now needs the same kind of...

11.08.2026 10

Pearls and Irritations

Christopher Tang

The Pentagon is burning the bridge before building the road

The US is worried about dependence on Chinese critical minerals, but its rushed deadline ignores the years of investment, infrastructure and allied...

30.07.2026 20

Pearls and Irritations

Christopher Tang

Illegal tariffs, tax cuts for the wealthy, and an unauthorised war - Part one

US courts have ruled Trump’s tariffs were illegal – yet the money has not been returned and was used to justify sweeping tax cuts that...

10.03.2026 40

Pearls and Irritations

Christopher Tang

Nation's innovation surge continues a long tradition

05.10.2025 30

Pearls and Irritations

Christopher Tang