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Israel has already lost a possible war with Hezbollah, its allies should now try to limit the damage

Middle East Ferry Biedermann - June 27, 2024.

The chances of all-out war between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah are greater now than at any time in recent years but that doesn’t necessarily mean...

Labour scents victory as fate of Conservatives dominates UK election debate  

UK Harvey Morris - June 26, 2024.

An ill-tempered British election campaign is entering its final week with the ruling Conservative party having effectively conceded the inevitability of an opposition Labour victory. By...

In the earliest TV debate ever, who will give the impression of being more fit for the presidency?

US Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - June 25, 2024.

Both participants in Thursday's presidential debate on CNN will go head-to-head in front of already-set expectations and perceptions of a divided audience. There appears to be...

The evil empire is officially back

Russia Sergei Stepancev, TA Moscow - June 23, 2024.

After the USSR collapsed, North Korea was the target of numerous, sometimes very nasty, jokes from the Russian population until the early 2000s. Not so long...

What is behind Xi's announcement of new purges at the top of the Chinese army?

China Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - June 21, 2024.

China's military establishment has ample reason to fear a continuation of the purges, as head of state Xi Jinping has once again reminded them that...

Congo scenario exposes conflicting priorities in US foreign policy  

US Sharmila Devi - June 21, 2024.

Conflicting US foreign policy priorities on China, climate change and human rights is being sharply illustrated in the murky dealings over rare mineral mining involving...

Von der Leyen and the politics of appeasing the far-right

EU Ferry Biedermann - June 20, 2024.

How can European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen end up in the unlikely company of leaders such as India’s Narendra Modi and South Africa’s...

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