Will China lead a post-American world?

Will China lead a post-American world?

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Iran war: regional shock or global crisis?

One month on from the start of the US and Israeli war on Iran, governments worldwide are trying to assess the scale of its long-term impact on the global economy and political system. Much will depend on how long the conflict continues, and how long Iran blocks fuel exports and o ...  Show more

Is Iran one crisis too many for Trump?

The US-Israel war on Iran is straining Trump's alliances, at home and abroad. Three weeks into exactly the kind of war of choice that he spent years decrying, US President Donald Trump is not getting the amount of international support that he seeks for his campaign of air strike ...  Show more

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