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Trumponomics: Global South is girding for tariffs — or not
North America

Trumponomics: Global South is girding for tariffs — or not

The president's coercion tactics will negatively effect countries that otherwise have a lot to offer US markets and trade

Interpreting the 20-year military pact between Russia & Iran
Middle East

Interpreting the 20-year military pact between Russia & Iran

Not just a strategic agreement, they want to send a message that together, the two can end-run pariah status in the West

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Africa

Niger's accusation of Western chicanery hits close to home

The latest spat between Niamey's junta leader and Nigeria reflects growing bad blood and the loss of US and French influence in the region.

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Asia-Pacific

Targeting China, Biden fires a big tech salvo at the entire world

The administration divides the globe, putting both friends and adversaries into tiers slated for new chip export restrictions

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Global Crises

The US will have a Happy New Year if Trump takes 4 pieces of advice

QI experts outline immediate challenges that will need urgency and a level of realism, and restraint.

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Asia-Pacific

China-India cool things down. What does it really mean?

The two powers have decided to disengage militarily from their shared border —a first step, some say