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China's top leaders have wrapped up their annual summer retreat in Beidaihe, a seaside resort town east of Beijing
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China's Leadership Retreat: A Look into the Country's Power Dynamics

China's top leaders have wrapped up their annual summer retreat in Beidaihe, a seaside resort town east of Beijing. The retreat, which has been a tradition since the early 1950s, is a time for leaders to discuss policy and personnel issues behind closed doors. But under Xi Jinping's one-man rule, the nature of the power struggles has changed, with lower-ranking party officials competing for face time to assure Xi of their loyalty or push their own policy agendas.

Foreign Policy19 August 2026
Tensions rise in the West Bank as Israeli settlers clash with the military, prompting a rare rebuke from the US Ambassador
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Israel's Crackdown on West Bank Settlers Sparks International Concerns

Tensions rise in the West Bank as Israeli settlers clash with the military, prompting a rare rebuke from the US Ambassador. Meanwhile, a defense agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan is set to deepen cooperation, and the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo worsens.

Foreign Policy17 August 2026
The recent passing of Zhu Rongji marks the end of an era in China's breakneck reform period, which began in the 1990s under...
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The End of an Era: China's Breakneck Reform Period Comes to a Close

The recent passing of Zhu Rongji marks the end of an era in China's breakneck reform period, which began in the 1990s under the leadership of Jiang Zemin and Zhu Rongji. This period saw significant economic reforms, including the introduction of market-oriented policies and the opening up of the Chinese economy to the world.

Foreign Policy16 August 2026
The Cockroach Janta Party, a new political movement in India, emerged after the country's chief justice referred to...
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India's Cockroach Movement Highlights Youth Unemployment and Education Challenges

The Cockroach Janta Party, a new political movement in India, emerged after the country's chief justice referred to unemployed youth as 'cockroaches.' The movement reflects deep discontent among young graduates with India's education system and labor market. Despite economic growth, structural changes have failed to create enough jobs, leaving millions in informal or precarious work. The education system, while producing top talent, struggles with elementary education quality. The movement also

Foreign Policy16 August 2026