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Dec 17, 2024 · Geopolitical tensions are growing globally over the cutting of two subsea cables in the Baltic Sea, and a struggle for dominance between the West and China threatens digital equity.

Nov 21, 2024 · The age-long stigma surrounding South Asian labor conditions is poised for a breakthrough as Bangladesh spearheads a regional transformation in workplace safety standards.

Nov 23, 2024 · In 2010, I predicted that US international power would decline by 2025 thanks to a right-wing president.

Dec 25, 2024 · China, which enjoys a hefty trade surplus vis-à-vis the US, is paying attention to history. Back in the 1980s, a strong dollar led to trade imbalances, prompting international measures like the 1985 Plaza Accord. Japan paid the price for these measures, experiencing economic stagnation as a result of currency devaluation and shifts in global trade dynamics. China will not allow the US to play ...

Oct 28, 2024 · In "America’s Media Problem," Elizabeth Tate delves into the rising frustration with American media and its role in shaping public perception.

Nov 24, 2024 · To try to foresee the next four years with US President-Elect Donald Trump, we should remember what we learned during his first presidential term: It is a mistake to take him literally and mock him because he is not serious in his bravado. Better the other way: Take him seriously, but not literally. Trump’s advantage is that he is not guided by rigid ideological principles, in contrast to ...

Jul 29, 2023 · Luis Buñuel, the master of film surrealism, challenged social and religious norms, and bourgeois conventions throughout his five-decade career. His distinct style provocative themes and called out the hypocrisy of contemporary bourgeois values. The 40th anniversary of his death passes on July 29.

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