South China Sea
EXCLUSIVE
Two Arteries, One Lifeline: Somaliland and Taiwan Talk Maritime Cooperation
Somaliland and Taiwan deepen ties amid Chinese pressure, defending sovereignty and maritime trade routes from Red Sea to East Asia.
US-China
Yonaguni: A New Frontier for China-Taiwan
The militarisation of Yonaguni island amid China-Taiwan tensions sparks debate—security stronghold or geopolitical risk for island residents?
US-China
The Battle for Influence in the Pacific
The Pacific region has become a focal point of strategic competition between Australia and China, as both nations vie for influence through aid, infrastructure investments, and diplomatic initiatives, reshaping regional dynamics.
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Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab
As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?
Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition
A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.
Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred
Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.
Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism
Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.
Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President
Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.
