China’s Pursuit of an Economy of National Greatness: Ambitions, Risks, and Criticisms
The idea of building an economy of “national greatness” is a key part of the Chinese government’s messaging and propaganda efforts. The concept is frequently…
Why VPNs are Essential for Those Living in Non-Democratic Countries
In today’s world, internet censorship and surveillance are prevalent in many countries, particularly those that are non-democratic. This can restrict people’s access to information and…
Massive Protests in Israel Against Proposed Judicial Reforms as Lawmakers Prepare for Knesset Vote
On Monday, Israelis from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa gathered in large numbers to protest against the proposed changes to the country’s judiciary system. The…
Putin has overestimated his negotiating power, repeatedly
Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, has been in power for over two decades and has developed a reputation as a strong and savvy negotiator.…
All autocratic governments fail to adapt
Autocratic governments, which are characterized by single-party rule and limited political freedom, have a history of struggling to adapt to changing circumstances. In many cases,…
The Perfect Storm: A Hypothetical Scenario of Turkey’s Economic Collapse
In this scenario, Turkey’s economy could experience a severe collapse due to the perfect storm of three interrelated events: hyperinflation, a devastating earthquake, and a…
Why protests over depictions of Mohammed are completely unjustified
Protesting over depictions of the Prophet Mohammed is completely unjustified because it goes against the principle of freedom of expression. This principle is a fundamental…
The Debate Over Gun Control Laws
Gun control has been a contentious issue in the United States for decades, with advocates on both sides arguing for and against stricter laws. The…
Ukrainians ready to endure hardship amid Russian strikes, DRI social media analysis suggests
BERLIN, Jan. 16, 2023 – An analysis of social media posts around the war in Ukraine conducted by Democracy Reporting International (DRI) suggests that Ukrainians…
In the long run China’s economy is heavily burdened by the CCP legacy
In the long run, China’s economy may be heavily burdened by the legacy of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The CCP has played a major…
Recep Tayyip Erdogan: Turkish ballistic missiles could strike Athens
Turkey challenges Greece’s sovereignty over Kastellorizo and a number of other islands. Last month its president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said Turkish ballistic missiles could strike…
Are social media companies responsible for a mental health crisis among America’s youth?
There is growing concern that social media usage may be contributing to mental health issues among America’s youth. Studies have suggested that excessive social media…
The EU grows pessimistic over the impact of US climate subsidies
The European Union (EU) has grown increasingly pessimistic about the impact of climate subsidies in the United States on the global fight against climate change.…
A Chinese bank is offering customers a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine if they deposit $500,000 into an account
Offering a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as an incentive for customers to deposit $500,000 into an account is highly problematic from a moral perspective. This kind…
Why appeasement of murderous autocrats never works
Appeasement is the policy of making concessions to an aggressive or threatening power in order to avoid conflict or war. Throughout history, there have been…
Why is liberal democracy the best form of government available?
Liberal democracy is a form of government that is characterized by free and fair elections, the rule of law, the protection of individual rights and…
TIME Names the 2022 Person of the Year: Volodymyr Zelensky and the Spirit of Ukraine
NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2022 – Today, TIME names Volodymyr Zelensky and the Spirit of Ukraine as the 2022 Person of the Year. The cover…
China under Xi Jinping: Consumer demand is weak and property sales have plunged.
China is in a funk. GDP growth may struggle to reach 3% for 2022. Youth unemployment, even among graduates, is worryingly high. Consumer demand is…
Protesters openly urge President Xi to resign
Finally it happens. Protesters openly urge President Xi to resign over China Covid curbs https://t.co/2pltRew1jN— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) November 27, 2022
NATIONAL POLL SHOWS HISPANIC VOTER SHIFT TO GOP MAY SPIKE IN MIDTERMS
MIAMI, Oct. 27, 2022 – A national survey of Hispanic voters released today by Americano Media, the nation’s first national conservative Hispanic network in Spanish,…
As Midterms Approach, Americans are Skeptical of the Federal Government
New Bentley University – Gallup survey shows Democrats and Republicans sharply divided over Washington’s impact WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 27, 2022 – With the midterm elections…
“I wish I had a dragon, I could fly it to the Kremlin,” said “Game of Thrones” author George Martin
"I wish I had a dragon, I could fly it to the Kremlin," said "Game of Thrones" author George Martin on Stephen Colbert's "The Late…
There Goes Chinese Economy
On @Breakingviews: Xi Jinping’s third term gets markets thumbs-down. Monday’s selloff suggests the private sector in China was blindsided by the president’s politburo overhaul, says…
Several French pilots have been working as instructors in China to train PLA air force
Exclusive: Several French pilots have been working as instructor in #China to train #PLA air force, two former military sources confirmed me. I interviewed a…