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When US left Afghanistan, China moved in. So how's it going?
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When US left Afghanistan, China moved in. So how's it going?

Five years on, Beijing's relations with the Taliban are a study in pragmatism and patience, but not exactly as expected

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It wouldn't be unprecedented, and Gulf countries are already seeking out alternatives to the strait, which means its importance will eventually diminish

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This week in The Bunker: The Pentagon goes sci-fi with push for more unmanned vehicles and laser weapons

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The US risks depleting its emergency petroleum supplies even as it escalates with Iran