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Autocracy, Inc. review – a 'clear-eyed' account of authoritarian regimes
The Week Recommends Anne Applebaum explores autocracies in Russia, China, Iran, Venezuela and other nations
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7 captivating new UNESCO World Heritage Sites to explore
The Week Recommends These sites have cultural, historical and scientific significance and the international organization's fresh stamp of approval
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Tim Walz's long, complicated history with China
In The Spotlight Kamala Harris' VP pick is no stranger to one of America's chief international rivals — will it matter in November, and perhaps beyond?
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Welsh radar site to 'protect Britain from deep space warfare'
Under The Radar Government says site will be 'vital' for defence but opponents say it puts Wales in danger
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5 cities known for their animal residents
The Week Recommends From penguins in Cape Town to pandas in Chengdu
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Why is China stockpiling resources?
The Explainer The superpower has been amassing huge reserves of commodities at great cost despite its economic downturn
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Hamas and Fatah sign unity agreement in Beijing
Speed Read China brokered a reconciliation deal between the rival Palestinian factions
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Why can't China turn its economy around?
Today's Big Question The post-pandemic crisis puts pressure on Communist Party leaders
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A bus stop tragedy and China's anti-Japanese rhetoric
Talking Point Suzhou attack described as the product of 'decades of hate education'
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The secret hospitals offering criminals new faces in the Philippines
Under The Radar Two clinics suspected of giving plastic surgery to fugitives and scam centre workers expected to be shut down soon
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China tightens grip on rare-earth materials
Under the Radar Arms race intensifies for vital green energy resources in the face of skyrocketing demand and trade tensions with the West
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Could World War III start in the Philippines?
Today's Big Question Clashes bring U.S., China closer to conflict
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Saipan: the remote Pacific island that hosted Julian Assange
In the Spotlight Northern Mariana island known for 'sun, sand and snorkelling' plays an important, hidden geopolitical role
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Is the world in a new nuclear arms race?
Today's Big Question Rise in arms spending heralds a dangerous new era
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