Global Politics
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Politics of neutrality: Why countries have refused to take a stand against Russia
Non-alignment allows countries to avoid becoming entangled in the rising geopolitical tensions between the west and Russia.
Jose Caballero, The Conversation
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What are the differences between a populist leader and a dictator? Ancient Greeks have the answer
History lessons help us understand contemporary geopolitics better.
Edmund Stewart, The Conversation
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After Sri Lanka, will Nepal be stuck in a debt trap with China over One Belt One Road projects?
Political watchers have raised fears that China’s Belt and Road Initiative could be a Trojan horse for global domination through debt traps.
Jagannath Adhikari, The Conversation
Trending
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Mumbai school principal told to resign after being targeted by Hindutva website
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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Sugar in Nestlé baby food sold in African countries shows how corporations influence public policy
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Fasten your seat belts and prepare for a wild ride with Trump – and a divided US Congress
Democratic control of the Congress is likely to have significant impact on Trump’s foreign and defence policies.
Robert A. Manning
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Donald Trump’s move to exit nuclear treaty with Russia could push the world towards catastrophe
The US president should realise world politics is not commercial real estate and national security can’t be enhanced or rendered lawful by artful deal making.
Louis René Beres
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Smarting from China’s crackdown on dissidence, Hong Kong could get caught in trade war with US too
These tensions could undermine Hong Kong’s international status, driving foreign companies and finance houses elsewhere.
Philip Bowring
Video
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Lira crisis: With $15 billion aid to Turkey, Qatar has snubbed long-time ally US once again
The move suggests that Qatar is willing to risk its close relationship with the US.
Nader Habibi, The Conversation
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Three questions Africa should ask to assess the success of the upcoming BRICS summit
The 10th BRICS Summit on July 25-27 will be judged by how it tackles the prevailing global political and structural challenges.
Danny Bradlow, The Conversation
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In Vietnam, Trump effectively passed the baton of global leadership to China’s Xi
Xi presents himself as a capable world leader who masters the world’s complex challenges that fail to interest Trump.
Nayan Chanda
The Reel
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’