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A Ron turn: DeSantis’s disastrous announcement
After a glitchy announcement on Twitter, the Florida governor’s campaign is off to a shaky start. And despite strong donor backing, he will struggle …
3 years, 2 months ago
Still the one that I want: Greece’s prime minister wins again
Although Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ party fell short of a majority in parliament, meaning there will be a second vote, the incumbent prime minister did muc…
3 years, 2 months ago
Narcos and avocados: Mexico’s diversifying drug cartels
In attempts to amass more wealth, these organisations are dabbling in newer narcotics and even taking on the mining sector. The result is taking a to…
3 years, 2 months ago
Raise the roof? America’s debt-ceiling debacle
Today, the president will meet with the Republican leader in the house of representatives to try and prevent the country from defaulting. But what if…
3 years, 2 months ago
The Economist: Kissinger on avoiding world war
Henry Kissinger was one of the most influential and controversial diplomats of the 20th century. He was National Security Advisor and Secretary of St…
3 years, 2 months ago
Shining armour: China’s new fleet
Over the last couple of decades, the state has been making significant investments into its armed forces in an attempt to challenge America’s dominan…
3 years, 2 months ago
In from the cold: Assad’s diplomatic redemption
Tomorrow, Syria’s president will be welcomed back into the Arab League as regional leaders meet in Jeddah. Is this the dictator’s first step in a jou…
3 years, 2 months ago
Better call Kissinger: an interview with the renowned diplomat
In a conversation that lasted eight hours over two days, the statesman discussed paths to peace in Ukraine, his evolving view on their NATO membershi…
3 years, 2 months ago
New school Thais: a military establishment voted out
Largely thanks to young, liberal citizens, a reformist third party won the most seats in Thailand’s general election. But a powerful army and influen…
3 years, 2 months ago
Changing the Guard? Turkey’s inconclusive election
Despite the opposition’s lead in the pre-election polls, the incumbent president seems to have performed better than expected. What does a run-off me…
3 years, 2 months ago