Tag: global affairs
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The Italian Prime Minister has so far pursued a careful, pragmatic approach to government. Her greatest test will be whether she can implement her ambitious reform of Italy’s constitution while… more ›
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In recent months “neijuan” (内卷), or “involution,” has become one of the most important buzzwords in Chinese policymaking circles. It has come to describe a disruptive process of relentless competition… more ›
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In the forthcoming Pact for the Mediterranean, the EU consider to relaunch an attempt at deeper integration with Mediterranean countries, amid instability in its relations with the US and China.… more ›
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Facing rising US tariffs, Chinese firms are pivoting to the Global South, boosting trade and investment in the region. This shift signals a growing South–South trade dynamic with China at… more ›
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Italy hailed a drop in irregular arrivals last year as proof its migration policies are working. One boat’s journey shows the dangers of the crackdown. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/stranded-sea-decade-after-eus-migrant-crisis-hundreds-still-dying-mediterranean-2025-08-19/ more ›
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Prince has a new guns-for-hire firm to take overseas security jobs the White House doesn’t want to pay for https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/erik-prince-mercenaries-vectus-global-5a166dca more ›
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The African Union has backed a campaign to end the use by governments and international organisations of the 16th-century Mercator map of the world in favour of one that more… more ›
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Listen: https://ift.tt/qbxHlGX European leaders, having agreed to spending 5 percent of their GDP on defense, now must decide where that money goes. What factors should they consider to make sure… more ›
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China’s nuclear strategy is a sign it is playing for the highest geopolitical stakes. https://engelsbergideas.com/notebook/inside-chinas-dangerous-nuclear-game/ more ›