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I Was Hacked Because I Work on Russia
But the same clever new attack could be used against almost anyone.

A Bull in the China Policy Shop
The “move fast and break things” approach of Trump’s second term has undermined some of his administration’s own China goals.

The Dalai Lama Defies China to Announce His Reincarnation Plans
As Tibet’s exiled leader turns 90, a radical spiritual approach might solve the succession problem.

How BRICS Can Survive ‘America First’
Successes are still quite limited, but the grouping has the potential to shape a new international order.

What Foreign Aid Cuts Mean for the World’s Worst Displacement Crisis
Millions of Sudanese refugees risk falling deeper into hunger as funding dries up.

Why the U.S. Should Build Data Centers in Dubai and Riyadh
Turning away partners with a clear preference for American AI infrastructure creates a vacuum that China will fill.

Senate Republicans Just Undermined Trump’s Energy Dominance Agenda
Their version of the budget bill misses that every energy supply chain today is global.

China’s Rare-Earth Leverage Is Paying Off
A new deal with the United States highlights Beijing’s tight grip on a crucial sector.

Top Thai Court Suspends Prime Minister Pending Ethics Investigation
Paetongtarn Shinawatra is accused of violating the constitution in a phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen.

No Winners in Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute
The Thai prime minister’s coalition is hanging by a thread, while her Cambodian counterpart looks sidelined.

Time and Beijing Are Working Against Myanmar’s Resistance
As fighting drags on, sieges and Chinese pressure may allow Myanmar’s military junta to consolidate its power.

How Rare Earths Became China’s Top Trade Weapon
Washington wasn’t always so vulnerable to Beijing’s chokehold.

Why Zbig Still Matters
Biographer Edward Luce on the life and legacy of former national security advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski.

Why Southeast Asia Is Flocking to BRICS
The expanding bloc has become a hedge against future geopolitical shifts.

Israel’s War on Iran Backfired
Despite what it claims, Israel failed to achieve its goals in its latest war.