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Tue, 06/10/2026 - 22:05
Beijing is pushing for bigger families, but the realities of childbirth and early parenting make it a hard sell.
Tue, 06/10/2026 - 21:28
A hot, AI-driven economy certainly plays a role.
Tue, 06/10/2026 - 21:19
A bloodless political victory may be far harder for Washington to handle.
Tue, 06/10/2026 - 18:11
Cutting fuel taxes for truckers might bring a little relief, but it won’t add any new supplies.
Tue, 06/10/2026 - 12:08
Jakarta’s attempts to align with Washington face a growing backlash at home.
Mon, 05/10/2026 - 23:08
In the film “NAZA,” Israeli soldiers reveal the workings of autonomous warfare.
Mon, 05/10/2026 - 22:22
The vote’s timing makes it a litmus test for progressive politics across Europe.
Mon, 05/10/2026 - 17:12
French religiosity is surging—in tandem with political extremism.
Mon, 05/10/2026 - 16:51
Vladimir Putin’s latest plan for victory puts a cease-fire well out of reach.
Mon, 05/10/2026 - 15:20
In the post-Trump era, Washington will need to regain credibility. Pluralism is where it should start.
Mon, 05/10/2026 - 15:17
History suggests that when Washington loses interest, the Europeans step in.
Mon, 05/10/2026 - 13:00
A Hebrew term for complacent blindness still captures Netanyahu’s policies.
Mon, 05/10/2026 - 10:00
Focusing on local communities can have a surprising international effect.
Sun, 04/10/2026 - 06:01
In 1983, two movies sought to educate and alarm the public about the risks of new technologies.
Fri, 02/10/2026 - 23:01
The White House had threatened to ban U.S. diesel exports if Europe did not step up.
Wed, 30/09/2026 - 22:56
Washington and New Delhi have more to focus on than Beijing.
Wed, 30/09/2026 - 22:31
Washington’s adversaries, including Iran and the Islamic State, are likely to take advantage of the pullout.
Wed, 30/09/2026 - 22:22
Latvia’s president warns that Putin’s “appetite for risk is increasing.”
Wed, 30/09/2026 - 22:05
Analysts fear that the renewed conflict could quickly draw in other regional actors.
Wed, 30/09/2026 - 21:18
How the U.S. president might escalate against Iran after the midterm elections.
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