politics (general)

The moral distinction between liberal democracies and dictatorships is being flattened by the carnage in Gaza.

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As Hezbollah lit up the night sky with rockets, the potential of a wider Middle Eastern war seemed inevitable. But the facts reveal a very different reality.

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It may seem the Indian establishment would prefer Trump in the White House, but it also has good reasons to root for Harris.

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Despite being separated by the vast Pacific Ocean, Japan and New Zealand are strengthening their partnership to aid greater regional stability.

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While military drones remain important, the future may lie with consumer machines which outperform in terms of cost and performance.

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India’s army may shrink and Pakistan’s defence spending is decreasing, but the two countries remain at odds. What will the future of their warfare look like?

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s youngest prime minister, faces immense political risks as she steps into a role shadowed by her family’s turbulent legacy.

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Things may get worse after Thailand’s Move Forward Party dissolution but they vow to fight on.

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After weeks of violence, Bangladesh has purged itself of a leader who was increasingly seen as autocratic. But the nation’s new leaders face massive challenges.

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As the world descends on Paris for the biggest show in sport, the question must be asked if the Olympic Games still hold the same currency in 2024.

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France’s New Popular Front won the most seats in the parliamentary election but, after avoiding a far-right sweep, does a deadlock lie ahead?

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