Flying Bribery Palaces and the End of the Western Order - emptywheel
Trump's authoritarian push has not yet escalated to the violence or global alliances I expected, though risks remain with his policies impacting justice and democracy.
The Indo Daily: Trump's trade war foe - the many faces of Xi Jinping
Trump's unpredictable tariff policies have led to heightened tensions globally, but Xi Jinping's firm stance against the US signals a new, assertive approach from China.
Can Russia and Iran challenge the Western-led global order?
The burgeoning partnership between Iran and Russia, marked by a 20-year strategic agreement, underscores a significant shift in global alliances driven by their mutual interests, particularly amid Western sanctions and geopolitical tensions.