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Trump de-escalates, but also sets the stage for regional confrontation

Editor's note: Tom Fowdy is a British political and international relations analyst and a graduate of Durham and Oxford universities. He writes on topics pertaining to China, the DPRK, Britain, an

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The U.S. finds no ally to rationalize its drone strike in Iraq

Editor's note:Azhar Azam works in a private organization as a market and business analyst and writes about geopolitical issues and regional conflicts. The article reflects the author's opinions an

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Why is TurkStream gas pipeline causing a fuss?

Photo via the TurkStream official website Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Turkey on Wednesday for talks with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as the two leaders jointl

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Iran, a nation unknown and misunderstood

A view shows Saint Sarkis Cathedral and a building with a mural of Iran's late leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Tehran, Iran, December 21, 2019. /Reuters Photo Editor's note: Tom Fowdy is

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DPP's use of 'the mainland card' in Taiwan leadership elections

Editor's note: Tom Fowdy is a British political and international relations analyst and a graduate of Durham and Oxford universities. He writes on topics pertaining to China, the DPRK, Britain, an

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New decade, same old Middle East deception

Editor's note: Tom Fowdy is a British political and international relations analyst and a graduate of Durham and Oxford universities. He writes on topics pertaining to China, the DPRK, Britain and

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Startups Weekly: Oyo’s toxicity + A farewell

Welcome back to Startups Weekly, a weekend newsletter that dives into the week’s noteworthy startups and venture capital news. Before I jump into today’s topic, let’s catch up a bit. Last week I wrote

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U.S. and Iran: A week of revenge

Kashmiri Shiite Muslims chant anti-America and anti-Israeli slogans during a protest against U.S. airstrike in Iraq that killed Iranian Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani at Magam 37 kilom

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China, Islam and the law

Editor's note: Tom Fowdy is a British political and international relations analyst and a graduate of Durham and Oxford universities. He writes on topics pertaining to China, the DPRK, Britain, an

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Reflecting on the reality of Xinjiang

10:45 In recent years, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China has made great efforts in supporting employment. According to the region's department of human resources and

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Kim Jong Un doubles down on nuclear development

Editor's note: Tom Fowdy graduated from Oxford University's China Studies Program and majored in politics at Durham University. He writes about international relations focusing on China and the De

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America is sowing chaos in Iraq yet again

Editor's note: Tom Fowdy graduated from Oxford University's China Studies Program and majored in politics at Durham University. He writes about international relations focusing on China and the De

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President Xi heralds China's achievements and looks to the future

Editor's note: Tom Fowdy is a British political and international relations analyst and a graduate of Durham and Oxford universities. He writes on topics pertaining to China, the DPRK, Britain, an

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Serena Williams calls for equal pay for black women

SerenaWilliamshasissuedastirringcallforblackwomentodemandequalpayusingapersonalessaytohighlightthefinancialdisparitytheysuffer.IntheessaypublishedbyFortune,Will