Educated in Iran and Britain, his vision for Afghanistan is modelled on Switzerland, a decentralised country with regional autonomy for ethnic groups https://t.co/Zk3B9Vzldn— The Economist (@TheEconomist) August 27, 2021 … [Read more...] about Swiss-model for Afghanistan? Really?
Kabul airport this morning
Darkness descended on Afghanistan. JUST IN: "The Crew made the decision to go" — Inside RCH 871, which saved 640 from the Taliban ... from @TaraCopp and me https://t.co/r4YvGqJZ4b pic.twitter.com/CI1mAmqjHT— Marcus Weisgerber (@MarcusReports) August 16, 2021 #Kabul airport this morning … 😣video via @sudhirchaudhary … [Read more...] about Kabul airport this morning
Xi Jinping is killing Chinese economy
Dictatorships are self-destructive. China’s ruler, Xi Jinping, is cracking down on his country’s biggest tech titans. The effect is chilling, and could hurt his country’s economy https://t.co/hDpWyPzHbx— The Economist (@TheEconomist) August 14, 2021 Chinese officials say they are limiting the power of big tech platforms in order to make the economy more competitive … [Read more...] about Xi Jinping is killing Chinese economy
Smithsonian Launches “Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past” With a Virtual Forum
Initiative Will Convene Comprehensive Conversations About Race and Racism Through a National Forum, Regional Events and Educational Resources WASHINGTON - The Smithsonian will kick off its new race initiative, “Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past,” with a virtual forum Aug. 26. The initiative will bring together resources from across the Smithsonian to explore … [Read more...] about Smithsonian Launches “Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past” With a Virtual Forum
Visiting China? Think twice
Don't make it easy for China to capture you as a hostage. If you're involved in US-China affairs and can't see yourself as the next Michael Spavor, you're kidding yourself. This will be on everyone's mind when asked to travel to China.— Patrick Chovanec (@prchovanec) August 11, 2021 … [Read more...] about Visiting China? Think twice