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The World Didn’t Sign Up To Be America’s Captive Audience (But Here We Are)

Sometimes I look at my social media feed and wonder when exactly I became an unpaid U.S. political analyst, commentator or whatever. I live thousands of kilometers away, my taxes don’t go there, I don’t vote there, and yet every day I’m force-fed a steady diet of American political drama like it’s my emotional multivitamin. I open TikTok: screaming match between a congressman and a … Continue reading The World Didn’t Sign Up To Be America’s Captive Audience (But Here We Are)

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Oval Office Deals and Dismembered Journalists

US President Donald Trump says Saudi Arabia’s crown prince knew nothing about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, which is an incredible thing to say with a straight face. It’s like insisting the sun had nothing to do with daylight. And he didn’t whisper it in some hallway. He said it in the Oval Office. The room where people pretend to be serious even when they’re … Continue reading Oval Office Deals and Dismembered Journalists

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China’s Parade of Steel and Silence

On September 3, 2025, Beijing’s Tiananmen Square transformed into a formidable stage for a military display that resonated far beyond its borders. Commemorating the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japanese forces in World War II, the parade was not merely a historical reflection but a deliberate projection of China’s evolving geopolitical stance. The event was graced by an array of international dignitaries, underscoring China’s … Continue reading China’s Parade of Steel and Silence

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