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Brazil's 3D-Printed Gun Supply Chain Exposed
Recent raids and investigations in Brazil have shed light on the country's 3D-printed gun supply chain, revealing a complex network of producers, suppliers, and buyers.
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The Unrealistic Nature of Realism in International Relations
The theory of realism in international relations has become increasingly unhelpful in understanding global affairs, with its predictions consistently failing to explain the actions of the world's most powerful country, the United States.
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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.
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U.S. Charm Offensive Falls Flat in Southeast Asia
U.S. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby's Southeast Asia tour was undermined by the U.S. government's other actions, which raised questions about the credibility of his message.
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Russia Threatens UK Over Drone Deliveries to Ukraine
The UK has pledged to continue supporting Ukraine with drone deliveries, despite Russian threats of retaliation.
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Australia's Shift in China Policy: A New Era of Tension?
The Australian Labor Party government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has been shifting its stance on China, moving away from a policy of 'stabilization' and towards a more confrontational approach.
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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
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Just War Theory Faces a New Era of Technology
Pope Leo XIV's encyclical challenges the relevance of just war theory in the age of artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons, but experts argue that the theory requires an update rather than retirement.