Airports once symbolized freedom; they are gateways to opportunity, mobility, and the promise of international connection. But in 2026, the face of this symbolism is shifting. In the U.S., entry increasingly feels like scrutiny. In China, it is increasingly becoming…
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In recent years, the South China Sea has turned into one of the world’s most contested waters - a crisis where national pride, economic ambition, and global power politics all collide. China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Brunei have intensified…
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The South China Sea dispute can be apprehended as a convergence of power politics and political economy with overlapping sovereignty claims.
Four decades after the Falklands War, Beijing stokes tension with the U.K. by supporting Argentina’s claim to the territory.
Close partnerships between tech and government give Beijing an edge over Washington.
As Pyongyang ramps up its program, should Washington be worried?
A new submarine deal signals a strategic shift in the Indo-Pacific region.
Global reactions speak volumes about attitudes towards female athletes.
A former Pentagon official claims the U.S. has " no competing fighting chance” against China in AI. How did it get this way?
