spectator.com.au9h
The good, the bad, & the just plain wrong
With much of the world’s attention focused on the US political scene during 2024, a book that offers some useful context is The Forever War: America’s Unending Conflict with Itself (published ...
China to Restrict Visas to US Officials for Threatening HK Curbs
China said it will impose visa restrictions on some US officials for their alleged meddling in Hong Kong’s affairs, in a tit-for-tat move that highlights rising geopolitical tensions over the Asian ...
After toppling Assad, Syrians face a new day — and remind the world’s democracies of freedoms often taken for granted | Editorial
Under the dictatorship of the Assad family, Syrians have long gone without their fundamental rights. While the nation’s multi ...
Cfr.org2d
The New, Broader Alliance of Autocracies
As a growing alliance of autocratic states deepens its cooperation to challenge democracies worldwide, its expanding ...
How a Criminal With Close Ties to China Became a New York Power Broker
John Chan was a Chinatown gangster before remaking himself into a powerful force in New York politics — one closely aligned ...