Sudan's Forgotten War: A Humanitarian Catastrophe the World Is Ignoring
Sudan's civil war between rival military factions has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions, and pushed the country towards famine…
Liam Chen
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International affairs, diplomacy, conflict and the forces shaping the global order.
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China Tightens the Noose: Military Pressure on Taiwan Reaches New Heights
Beijing's military activities around Taiwan have intensified to unprecedented levels, with daily incursions, naval blockade exercises, and…
Liam Chen
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Middle East on Edge: The Iran-Israel Shadow War Goes Public
Decades of covert conflict between Iran and Israel have erupted into direct military exchanges, with drone and missile strikes…
Liam Chen
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Ukraine War Enters Fourth Year: The Grinding Reality of Stalemate
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine passes its third anniversary, neither side has achieved a decisive breakthrough. The conflict has settled…
Liam Chen
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Economic Sanctions Explained
Economic sanctions are restrictions one country or group imposes to pressure another to change its behaviour. Here are the main types, how…
Liam Chen
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What Is a Trade Bloc?
A trade bloc is a group of countries that agree to reduce or remove trade barriers between them. Here are the main types, from free-trade…
Liam Chen
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What Is Foreign Aid?
Foreign aid is the transfer of money, goods or expertise from one country to another to support development or relief. Here are the main…
Liam Chen
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What Is the European Union?
The European Union is a political and economic union of 27 countries with a single market and shared institutions. Here is how its main…
Liam Chen
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HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales: Britain's £6.2 Billion Carrier Gamble
The Royal Navy operates two 65,000-tonne aircraft carriers—the largest warships ever built for Britain. Yet chronic manning shortages…
Liam Chen
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