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How to fight the next pandemic, without America
Global health frameworks face urgent threats as international bodies strive to protect pandemic preparedness from potential US policy rollbacks under Donald Trump.
The War Room newsletter: Shadow games in the Baltic
The newsletter explores covert Russian activities and hybrid warfare tactics in the Baltic region, highlighting escalating geopolitical tensions and security challenges.
Fact-checkers forecast which dodgy claims will do most damage
Fact-checkers predict which misleading claims cause the most harm, helping distinguish dangerous disinformation from everyday nonsense.
China and Russia are deploying powerful new weapons: ideas
China and Russia are deploying advanced weaponry, signaling a shift in strategic concepts. This move coincides with the West stepping back from the war of narratives.
Why Donald Trump is a globalist
This piece explores the contradiction of Trump’s "America First" stance versus his deep involvement in global conflicts, challenging the notion that he is a globalist.
The War Room newsletter: Six must-read books on the second world war
Discover six essential WWII books in The War Room Newsletter. These must-reads offer deep insights into the conflict's history and impact.
The UN could run out of cash within months
The UN faces potential insolvency within months due to mounting financial pressure from the US and China.
Donald Trump picks the wrong trade fight with China
Trump misjudges the trade war with China, as the US is ill-equipped to prevail in a conflict causing mutual economic hardship.
A Trump executive order will unleash a global deep-sea mining boom
Trump’s executive order aims to trigger a global deep-sea mining boom by fostering international collaboration on seabed regulations.
Why some countries are once again embracing cluster bombs
Some nations are reviving cluster bombs to deter Russian aggression, despite prior prohibitions. This resurgence marks a strategic shift to counter Moscow's military threats effectively.
The ugly task of Putin-proofing your border
Despite widespread aversion to landmines, Russia’s European neighbors are deploying them to secure borders against Putin.
Trump’s red-hot war on terror
Trump’s intensified counterterrorism campaign raises questions about a return to 2001 dynamics as jihadist attacks increase.
The coming struggle to choose the next pope
A conclave of 135 cardinals faces a difficult battle to elect Pope Francis’s successor, potentially choosing a leader very different from him.
Plastics are greener than they seem
Even with improved waste management, plastics remain a greener option than commonly perceived.
Xi Jinping’s Trump-sized puzzle
China struggles to manage an unpredictable US, facing a significant challenge despite its own power and confidence.
The War Room newsletter: Is American diplomacy all bark, no bite?
The newsletter questions if US diplomacy lacks substance, suggesting it may be more posturing than effective action. It examines whether American foreign policy relies too heavily on rhetoric over tangible results.
There is a vast hidden workforce behind AI
AI’s evolution raises concerns about the future of the vast, hidden workforce powering it. Will these invisible laborers become obsolete as technology advances?
The dangers of Donald Trump’s instinct for dealmaking
Trump’s power-based dealmaking is as alarming as trade wars. Such might-makes-right agreements pose significant dangers.