Navigating The Risks Of China’s Digital Silk Road, Groups Warn On Ethical Challenges

Groups are cautioning that China’s Digital Silk Road (D.S.R.) enables the country to export digital authoritarianism globally. The D.S.R. is a significant component of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (B.R.I.), aiming to support digitization and technological advancement in partner states while benefiting Chinese exporters. Currently, 149 countries have signed agreements

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Modi Makes Plans To Improve India-China Relations

Elections in India for members of the Lok Sabha began on April 19, 2024 and will continue through June 1, 2024. Polls indicate that the Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to win the most seats in the Lok Sabha, which would enable Prime Minister Narendra Modi to secure a third

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Mexico Suspends Judicial Oversight Of Congress Despite Concerns Of Democratic Backsliding

Mexico’s Senate voted 85-41 in favor of amending the Constitution to prevent the courts from reviewing, challenging, or suspending legislation passed by Congress on 25 October 2024. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s party, Movimiento Regeneración Nacional (Morena), secured the votes as the ruling coalition. Morena simultaneously approved the removal of the

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North Korean Troop Deployments In Russia Trigger Global Security Concerns

NATO confirmed on the 28th of October that North Korean troops are currently operating in Russia’s Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces maintain a foothold. This information was disclosed by NATO Secretary Mark Rutte after reports were verified, following discussions with South Korean officials. NATO reports the presence of approximately 1,500

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France Supports Morocco As Tensions Grow In North Africa

The Western Saharan town of Dakhla will be receiving a new 3-gigawatt power cable courtesy of the French government. On 26 April 2024, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire announced that the cable would link Dakhla to Casablanca, one of Morocco’s largest cities. After years of cold relations between Paris

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Brazil And France Team Up For New Submarine

Brazil has unveiled its new submarine, named Tonelero, constructed in Brazil using French technological help as part of a program aiming to build Brazil’s first nuclear-powered submarine this decade. Brazilian President Lula and French President Macron were both in attendance, acknowledging the importance of protecting Brazil’s Atlantic coastline and honoring

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Bloodshed Caused by Sinaloa Cartel Spreads In Mexico

Warring Violence in Sinaloa As of September 21, the violence in Sinaloa, Mexico has killed more than 50 people with 51 missing, according to Reuters. This violence leaves many towns, cities and neighboring states paralyzed. The government is  sending numerous soldiers to reassure safety in the region. According to Al

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The Human and Political Cost of the Israeli-Lebanese Conflict

The conflict between Israel and Lebanon, driven primarily by the longstanding enmity between Israel and Hezbollah, has escalated dramatically in recent months. On October 1, 2024, Israel launched a ground invasion into southern Lebanon following nearly a year of sporadic exchanges between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. This action, which Israel

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