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Here’s What We Learned from the Twitter Files So Far
The best synopsis I’ve seen of the Twitter Files comes from the account of journalist Benjamin Carlson. Carlson wrote, “No agency should be unaccountable. No institution is indispensable.” Here’s his breakdown. What is the real story of the Twitter Files? It’s a much...
Taiwan Extends Compulsory Military Service to 1 Year – The Diplomat
China Power | Security | East Asia Taiwan’s current 4-month military conscription requirement, put in place in 2017, was widely panned by the public as being too short. AdvertisementTaiwan will extend its compulsory military service from four months to a year starting...
The State of Play in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine seems permanent. Neither side appears capable of destroying the opposing force or articulating what it would take to reach a peace agreement. The Russians are speaking to Belarus, India and anyone else they might find,...
The Future of Agriculture on the Ogallala Aquifer
It’s harvest season in Yuma, Colorado, which means Ruben Richardson is in the cab of his combine, cutting corn. That’s where you’ll find him from sun-up to sun down for a solid month in mid-autumn because that’s how long it takes a couple of 40-foot combines to get...
Burkina Faso authorities had no authority to expel senior UN official: Guterres — Global Issues
In a statement released on Saturday, Mr. Guterres announced that he had full confidence in the UN system in Burkina Faso, as well as in Ms. Manzi’s commitment and professionalism.For years, Burkina Faso has suffered from political instability, and saw two military...
Psychological Capabilities for Resilience – War on the Rocks
When the National Socialists assumed power in Germany in 1933 and ushered in a series of laws that segregated Jews from “Aryan” society, most Jews believed that the Nazi regime would not remain in power for long. It was not until the “Night of Broken Glass” in 1938 —...
UN General Assembly Denies Junta Bid for Myanmar Seat – The Diplomat
AdvertisementNearly two years after seizing power in a coup, Myanmar’s military government has again failed in its attempt to claim the country’s seat at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) – though it remains to be seen whether the rest of the U.N. ecosystem...
New Ebola and cholera outbreaks, mpox emergency, COVID-19 ‘not over’ — Global Issues
A global population weary of the chaos caused by COVID-19 pandemic had to contend with a new, highly transmissible variant at the beginning of the year: Omicron.Omicron and onThis latest version swept across Europe, leading to record weekly case numbers, although the...
Pakistani Taliban Overpower Guards, Seize Police Center – The Diplomat
The Pulse | Security | South Asia In addition to taking around ten policemen hostage, the militants have snatched weapons and taken control of the facility in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Security officials stand guard on a blocked road leading to a counter-terrorism center...
Why Economic Nationalism is on the Rise in Southeast Asia – The Diplomat
Pacific Money | Economy | Southeast Asia Indonesia reflects the growing global trend of nations intervening in markets in pursuit of domestic development and strategic goals. AdvertisementEarlier this month, the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled that 2018 tariffs...
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