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Is AI apocalypse talk distracting us from the real threat?
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Is AI apocalypse talk distracting us from the real threat?

On the latest Always at War: Our hosts try to understand why Artificial Intel CEOs are so eager to push the 'end of humanity' narrative.

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Middle East

When Saudi Arabia realizes it's backed the wrong horse

George W. Bush's war helped hand Iraq to Iran. Trump’s war may help hand the Gulf — and above all Riyadh — to China.

t Cairo's Al-Ittihadiya Palace, Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi receives Chinese President Xi Jinping
Middle East

China is outfoxing the US in the battle for Mideast influence

Washington's military posture comes with huge risks and responsibilities, easing Beijing's burden in the region

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Asia-Pacific

Trump and Xi meet on a 'rotting' diplomatic foundation

The war in Iran, a murky trade truce, and a hawkish foreign policy establishment that is just itching for a fight makes for uncertain dynamics at today's summit

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Middle East

Does Mecca Pact demand Pakistan enter Yemen conflict?

Islamabad's response need not be a binary choice between internvention and non-intervention

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Middle East

Why Trump won't 'blow the sh*t out of' Oman today

If he wants to keep talking to the Houthis to help resolve escalating Red Sea crisis, Muscat is his intermediary