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Arnaud Bertrand ... read full post
In recent weeks, Lebanon has entered a critical phase in its recent history, marked by political, social, and strategic tensions that could define its future for years. ... read full post
According to Trump's spokesperson, Nicolás Maduro is said to be the head of an international drug cartel, the Cartel of the Suns (which doesn't exist), and therefore the United States has placed a $50 million reward on anyone who provides information useful for his capture. This isn't the script for a B-movie Western; it's the Trump administration. Beyond the obvious legal barbarity of the reward, which sets the world back two hundred years in legal civilization, there is one aspect of the matter that shouldn't go unnoticed. The United States believes it can persecute its political adversaries around the world by associating them with false accusations fabricated behind a desk. ... read full post
Analyzing 12,000 Chinese speeches/articles, researchers found no evidence of China aiming to replace the U.S. as a global leader, force its governance model, or expand territorially beyond its claimed borders (e.g., Hong Kong, Taiwan). The paper disputes claims of a "Chinese threat," arguing China prioritizes sovereignty, economic ties, and regional stability over hegemony. The study underscores China’s inward focus, contrasting it with Western "world-ruling" instincts. ... read full post
By Stephen Sefton ... read full post