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Syria Struggles to Find Unity
The new government in Syria, formed after the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad, is working to disband local militias to form one national army. But s…
1 year, 1 month ago
China's Global Electric Vehicle Boom
Sales of electric vehicles worldwide have been growing and the largest manufacturer of EVs is China's BYD. Their global revenue was over $100 billion…
1 year, 1 month ago
Trump Policies Lead to a Wave of Reverse Migration
During his campaign, President Trump promised to stem migration to the United States. And since taking office his administration has deported plane l…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Sounds of Ramadan in Gaza
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is coming to an end. It is a holiday marked with fasting during the day and feasts with family in the evening. In Ga…
1 year, 2 months ago
China Tries to Reboot Its Economy as Competitors Circle
China has long been the world's factory, but it's economy is starting to face serious headwinds. Demand for Chinese goods has slumped, China is saddl…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Global Race for Rare Earth Minerals
The race is on for control over deposits of rare earth elements and critical minerals that are necessary in much of the technology we use today. The …
1 year, 2 months ago
The Triumph of a Doctrine of Cruelty in El Salvador
For three years El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has proudly shown the world the terrible treatment given to the country's prisoners. The preside…
1 year, 2 months ago
Israel's Powerful Finance Minister and the Future of the Gaza Strip
NPR has learned that Israel is considering a major ground invasion of Gaza to fully occupy the territory and establish a military rule over Palestini…
1 year, 2 months ago
China Watchers See Parallels in American Politics
China scholars in the U.S. compare China's Cultural Revolution and current American dynamics, and see similarities between MAGA and what's called 'th…
1 year, 2 months ago
Building a Tech Industry in Syria From Scratch
Recently a few hundred people gathered at a Damascus hotel to discuss how to jump-start Syria's tech industry. That sector was basically non-existent…
1 year, 2 months ago