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Are we close to World War Three?
In Depth Former president warns Russia could launch 'pre-emptive strikes' on Western countries if Ukraine war escalates
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Could Thailand and Cambodia really go to war?
Today's Big Question Thai leader has warned that recent hostilities over border dispute could lead to all-out conflict
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The lead paint poisoning scandal rocking China
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Sick schoolchildren and allegations of a cover-up have pushed China's public safety concerns back into the public eye
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Kinmen Islands: Taiwan's frontline with China
In Depth Just a few miles off the mainland, the Kinmen Islands could be attacked first if China invades Taiwan
By Miguel Miranda Published
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Why the world's busiest shipping routes are under threat
The Explainer Political tensions, mega ships and global warming offer new challenges – and opportunities
By The Week UK Published
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What has the Dalai Lama achieved?
The Explainer Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader has just turned 90, and he has been clarifying his reincarnation plans
By The Week UK Published
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'Alaska has the resources, but America needs the will'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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China's London super-embassy
The Explainer The People's Republic wants to build a massive new embassy in central London, and a lot of people aren't happy about it
By The Week UK Published
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Pros and cons of using the death penalty
Pros and cons There's been a 'clear trend' away from the death penalty in recent decades, but the US 'remains an outlier'
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Last updated
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How the next Dalai Lama will be chosen
The Explainer China 'determined to shape the narrative' around choice of Tibet's next spiritual leader
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'More must be done'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Iran's allies in the Middle East and around the world
The Explainer Tehran left high and dry by regional proxies and authoritarian global allies
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'HBCUs have always had to think more strategically'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Superyachts are getting caught up in spy scandals
The Explainer China and Russia have both been accused of spying maneuvers on the open sea
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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