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China’s dwindling marriage rate is fuelling demand for brides trafficked from abroad
Bride trafficking has emerged as a growing issue in China as ‘leftover’ men struggle to find spouses.
Trump’s Middle East pivot aims to counter China’s rising influence
Trump is trying to strengthen ties with Gulf states in an attempt to contain China’s growing regional ambitions.
US presidents have always used transactional foreign policy – but Trump does it differently
US presidents have long mixed economic incentives with diplomacy, but Trump’s approach represents something very different.
US force has been used against drug traffickers before – but Trump’s plan is a dangerous escalation
The use of US force against drug traffickers is not without precedent.
Gaza’s once‑growing economy is nearing total collapse
Gaza’s economic collapse has been years in the making.