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Moscow Should Be Focusing On Lowering Mortality Rather Than Boosting...
Russia’s fertility rate is approximately where Europe’s is, but its mortality rate is far higher. And because no modern country has had much success in boosting the former, Russia should be focusing...
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Ralph Nader: To Chamber Of Commerce Trumpers – Watch What You Wish For – OpEd
Open Letter to President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Dear President Clark, The Chamber has come a long way without my advice. However, perhaps, you will indulge my...
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California’s Prop 2: Unions Win, Students And Taxpayers Lose – OpEd
California, where I live, is often considered a trendsetting state, providing an example that others frequently choose to follow. As a long-time resident, however, I can attest our policy examples are...
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Trump’s Latest Tariff Plan Just Replaces One Tax With Another – OpEd
By Ryan McMaken Donald Trump on Mondayfloated the ideathat he might seek to replace the federal income tax with federal taxes on imports—also known as tariffs. This is potentially a good idea, but not...
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As Inflation Recedes, Global Economy Needs Policy Triple Pivot – Analysis
Let’s start with the good news: it looks like the global battle against inflation has largely been won, even if price pressures persist in some countries. After peaking at 9.4 percent year-on-year in...
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Exchange Rate Uncertainty Endangers Japan’s Economic Stability – Analysis
By Gunther Schnabl In early August 2024, Japan played a prominent role in a global financial mini-crash. Markets reacted violently to the unexpected July announcement of the Bank of Japan’s decision...
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Israel Launches Air Strikes In Iran
Israel has launched air strikes against targets in Iran, with the Israel Defense Forces announcing on social media that it was in "response to months of continuous attacks"by the Iranian regime....
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Flags At Nigerian Protests Could Signal Russian Plans To Expand Influence –...
After forming alliances with military-led juntas in the Sahel, Russia might be moving its influence campaign south by supporting social unrest in Nigeria. During a 10-day August protest demanding...
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Bringing The Space–Nuclear Nexus Into Multilateral Discussions – Analysis
By Nivedita Raju and Sarah Erickson In February 2024, United States government officialsclaimedto haveintelligencethat Russia was developing anuclearcapability intended to target satellites. This...
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Why Did Pakistan Fail To Secure BRICS Membership At 2024 Summit? – OpEd
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted the first-ever summit of BRICS+ from October 22 to 24, 2024 in the Tatarstan city of Kazan. There, the founding members of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China,...
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Israeli Airstrikes Target Iranian Military Sites Amid Rising Tensions – OpEd
Israel recently launched a large-scale airstrike operation targeting military installations in Iran, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. Reports indicate that over 100 Israeli...
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Diplomatic Fallout: The Implications Of India-Canada Relations – OpEd
In recent weeks, the diplomatic landscape between India and Canada has been sharply defined by accusations and counterclaims, shedding light on the underlying hegemonic ambitions of the Indian state....
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Revitalizing Franco-Moroccan Ties: A Partnership For The Future – OpEd
As President Emmanuel Macron embarks on a landmark visit to Morocco, hopes are high for a revived and reenergized Franco-Moroccan partnership. This visit is not just ceremonial; it marks a crucial...
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The Lingering Dilemma Of Kashmir – OpEd
The Kashmir conflict, one of the most complex and enduring territorial disputes in modern history, continues to shape the geopolitical landscape of South Asia. At the heart of this seven-decade-long...
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Georgia Pivoting Toward Russia? Difficult Days Ahead – Analysis
This Saturday, October 26, citizens of the Republic of Georgia in the South Caucasus began voting in parliamentary elections that will determine the future of their country. Georgia's political arena...
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Assessing Causes Of Terrorism In Afghanistan – OpEd
In a recent statement on X, Afghan government spokesperson Qahar Balkhi expressed serious concern about the escalating political tensions in Pakistan, warning that the situation could have negative...
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PSX Benchmark Index Inches Closer To 90,000 Mark – OpEd
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bullish sentiments throughout the week ended on October 25, 2024. The benchmark KSE-100 index recorded its highest-ever closing, just shy of the 90,000 mark...
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Robert Reich: Cowardice And Intimidation At The Washington Post And L.A....
Will Lewis, the chief executive of the Washington Post, announced that the paper would not endorse a presidential candidate this year. Why not? Lewis explained that the paper was “returning to its...
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Russian-Ukraine War And Middle East Crisis: Global Impacts Of Oil On Trade...
The ongoing crises in Ukraine and the Middle East are reshaping global energy and trade landscapes. Russia and Ukraine occupy strategic positions in global energy exports and agricultural production,...
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How Indonesian Migrant Workers In ASEAN Region Coped With Pandemic Hardships...
The role of migrant workers in the ASEAN region is crucial to the economies of the region. The mobility of labour enables workers to move around countries in southeast Asia to work in various sectors...
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