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Erdoğan’s Canal and the Legacy of Atatürk

Erdoğan’s Canal and the Legacy of Atatürk

Published by Salvatore Babones on April 15, 2021

As the 2023 centenary approaches, the decisive consideration in determining the future of Erdoğan’s canal may be national pride.

Yes, You Can Use the T-Word to Describe China

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Yes, You Can Use the T-Word to Describe China

Published by Salvatore Babones on April 10, 2021

China is governed by a totalitarian regime. Why is that so hard to say?

Spiked Uni Article Exposes Good Intentions, Not Just Woke Deference to China

Spiked Uni Article Exposes Good Intentions, Not Just Woke Deference to China

Published by Salvatore Babones on April 7, 2021

To the connoisseur of Chinese propaganda, allegations of racism, xenophobia, Sinophobia, and imperialism strike a familiar tone.

Will Australia’s New Defense Minister Play Bad Cop to China?

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Will Australia’s New Defense Minister Play Bad Cop to China?

Published by Salvatore Babones on April 7, 2021

Peter Dutton stopped the refugee boats. His next job is stopping Beijing’s maritime militia.

University’s Bronze Statue for Climate Activist Raises Fears for Greta Thunberg the Girl

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University’s Bronze Statue for Climate Activist Raises Fears for Greta Thunberg the Girl

Published by Salvatore Babones on April 4, 2021

Greta the icon now seems to matter more to her fans than Greta the girl.

India’s Rich Farmers Are Holding Up Reforms Designed to Help the Poor

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India’s Rich Farmers Are Holding Up Reforms Designed to Help the Poor

Published by Salvatore Babones on March 30, 2021

Don’t listen to the activists. Millions of Indian farmers will benefit from Modi’s new laws.

Let this Sink in: We Need to Stop Wasting Our Groundwater

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Let this Sink in: We Need to Stop Wasting Our Groundwater

Published by Salvatore Babones on March 23, 2021

Before Australia sets up yet more plans, markets and regulations to govern groundwater exploitation, it needs better data.

China Is Weaker and Its Neighbors Stronger Than We Think

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China Is Weaker and Its Neighbors Stronger Than We Think

Published by Salvatore Babones on March 18, 2021

All across the Indo-Pacific Arc, countries are beefing up their defenses.