Asia Times: The difficult reality for the US is economic dependence on China
On the one hand, U.S. policy aims to constrain China’s economic, political, and military development because it has now become the United States’ chief...
African nations to shake off neo-colonialism
The coup in the West African state of Niger on July 26 and the Russia-Africa Summit the next day in St. Petersburg are playing...
Wagner-Backed Central African Leader Wins Right to Third Term
Bloomberg's Katarina Hoije reports that the Central African Republic voted to abolish term limits in a July 29 constitutional referendum, which may result in...
Fitch downgrades US rating
Fitch Ratings downgraded its US debt rating from the highest AAA rating to AA+, citing “a steady deterioration in standards of governance,” CNN informed.
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France Looks to Block US Purchase of Velan’s Nuclear Business
Velan is due to be bought by Flowserve as part of bigger deal, but French-backed fund is expected to take over Segault SAS soon,...
Small farms take centre stage in European push to bolster local food trade
Amid international supply-chain disruptions, the EU is stepping up efforts to ensure the European food system benefits family farmers, Europe’s regions and its consumers.
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America’s sanctions madness – many restrictions and a little use
America’s love of sanctions will be its downfall, stresses ‘Foreign Policy’. In the past two decades sanctions have become the go-to foreign-policy tool of...
The Truth about Oil Diffusers: Do They Really Improve Air Quality?
Oil diffusers have increasingly become a staple in many homes due to the host of benefits they offer. These little devices utilize essential oils,...
International law against confiscating Russian state assets frozen by the West
United States and Europe could breach and set a dangerous precedent, experts say. The United States are even ready to change their laws.
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The era of open commerce is over: Who will dominate the deglobalised world?
Belt and Road is China’s version of globalization. Belt and Road came at the end of a distinct period in modern economic history –...