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Trump’s vision for Gaza: Paradise or purgatory?

Trump’s vision for Gaza: Paradise or purgatory?
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From OpenAI to DeepSeek: The fight for supremacy

From OpenAI to DeepSeek: The fight for supremacy
31.01.2025 7

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Japan’s struggle for relevance amid China’s rise

Japan’s struggle for relevance amid China’s rise
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The war they waged, the price we paid

16.01.2025 9

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How waterways shape global dominance

Beyond the rhetoric of ideologies and resources, history reveals a stark reality: whoever commands the strategic arteries of global trade rules,...

03.01.2025 4

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Reaching for the stars, ruining the earth

In 2024, a year of rising conflicts and environmental crises, the race for space supremacy highlights a paradox: we look to the stars while...

30.12.2024 4

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Philippines: The broken promise of democracy

The resurgence of the Marcoses, the entrenchment of the Aquinos, and the dominance of families like the Dutertes  show the enduring grip of...

20.12.2024 4

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Syria’s collapse: Foreign meddling and economic ruin

As allies like Iran pressured Assad for reforms, and Western nations explored conditional sanctions relief, Syria became a battleground of...

15.12.2024 3

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South Korea faces its gravest political crisis

Yoon's actions threaten the democratic foundations painstakingly built over decades, echoing a legacy of authoritarianism that South Korea has...

07.12.2024 7

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The Eastern challenge to Western supremacy

As alliances between Eastern nations grow stronger, the American-led global order faces an existential challenge—one that could redefine the...

29.11.2024 3

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Hope floats for Sri Lanka in Dissanayake

Dissanayake’s unprecedented mandate in Sri Lanka’s newly elected parliament presents a mix of hope and immense challenges in the quest to rebuild...

22.11.2024 2

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US-Iran tensions: War clouds over West Asia

With regional stability hanging in the balance, the world watches anxiously as West Asia braces for the potential fallout of escalating hostilities...

15.11.2024 2

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Trump 2.0: What lies ahead in his second term

For ardent supporters, it’s a long-anticipated victory, a “Make America Great Again” revival, while critics recoil at the reality of his return...

07.11.2024 2

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BRICS Summit: A defining moment for the Global South

With calls for economic stability, environmental action and cultural unity, the Kazan Declaration emerges as a manifesto for South-South...

25.10.2024 2

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‘Fourth transformation’ of Maxico embraces inclusivity

Claudia Sheinbaum’s leadership promises to reshape the nation’s trajectory away from its violent past, embracing inclusive and human-centred...

11.10.2024 1

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NATO’s eastward march threatens Asian stability

For Asia, aligning with NATO’s expansionist policies risks destabilising the region and eroding cultural values of peace and coexistence NATO’s...

04.10.2024 2

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Dissanayake's rise amidst Sri Lanka’s political uncertainty

As the nation transitions under Dissanayake’s leadership, questions loom about his ability to navigate the complex web of rivalries that define Sri...

26.09.2024 2

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Sri Lanka’s pivotal presidential election

With traditional parties in decline and new alliances emerging, this election may spring surprises. The outcome will determine Sri Lanka’s capacity...

19.09.2024 2

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New world order: Is Western hegemony crumbling

In an unprecedented joint public appearance, CIA Director William Burns and MI6 Chief Richard Moore assert the enduring strength of their...

13.09.2024 2

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Soviet moves on the Afghan Chessboard

The Soviet Union's botched attempt to poison Afghan leader Hafizullah Amin in 1979 set off a chain of events that reshaped the geopolitical...

08.09.2024 2

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Venezuela elections: Plagued by disorder and discontent

Following Nicolás Maduro's victory over right-wing candidate Edmundo González, there is confusion and chaos  in the country fanned by Western media...

02.08.2024 1

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