"Obstacles to Asian NATO: Regional Rivalries and Bilateral Cooperation"
"Despite discussions of NATO expansion into Asia or an Asian NATO, neither is currently realistic due to deep-seated regional rivalries and a lack of consensus among Asian nations; however, increased bilateral cooperation between Western nations and individual Asian countries is emerging as a respon...
"Obstacles to Asian NATO: Regional Rivalries and Bilateral Cooperation"
"Despite discussions of NATO expansion into Asia or an Asian NATO, neither is currently realistic due to deep-seated regional rivalries and a lack of consensus among Asian nations; however, increased bilateral cooperation between Western nations and individual Asian countries is emerging as a respon...
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52% Bias Score
Austin Reaffirms U.S. Security Commitment to South Korea, Japan Amid Regional Threats
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed America's "ironclad" security commitment to South Korea and Japan during his December 10, 2024, visit to Tokyo, citing threats from North Korea, China, and Russia, and highlighting plans for enhanced trilateral cooperation and joint force headquarters.
Austin Reaffirms U.S. Security Commitment to South Korea, Japan Amid Regional Threats
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed America's "ironclad" security commitment to South Korea and Japan during his December 10, 2024, visit to Tokyo, citing threats from North Korea, China, and Russia, and highlighting plans for enhanced trilateral cooperation and joint force headquarters.
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44% Bias Score
Macau's 25 Years: 'One Country, Two Systems' and National Security
Macau's stability and prosperity over the past 25 years are directly linked to the successful implementation of the 'One Country, Two Systems' policy, evident in legal reforms, national security legislation, and a judicial system that now predominantly comprises local judges, reflecting a blend of C...
Macau's 25 Years: 'One Country, Two Systems' and National Security
Macau's stability and prosperity over the past 25 years are directly linked to the successful implementation of the 'One Country, Two Systems' policy, evident in legal reforms, national security legislation, and a judicial system that now predominantly comprises local judges, reflecting a blend of C...
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44% Bias Score
Australia Secures Veto Power in Nauru Deal
Australia and Nauru signed a $89 million deal giving Australia veto power over Nauru's security, banking, and telecommunications agreements with third countries, reflecting Australia's strategy to counter China's influence in the Pacific.
Australia Secures Veto Power in Nauru Deal
Australia and Nauru signed a $89 million deal giving Australia veto power over Nauru's security, banking, and telecommunications agreements with third countries, reflecting Australia's strategy to counter China's influence in the Pacific.
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40% Bias Score
Starmer Visits Gulf to Boost Trade, Address Regional Stability
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting the UAE and Saudi Arabia to boost trade ties worth £40 billion, strengthen defense partnerships, and address regional stability concerns, including the Gaza conflict, while facing criticism over human rights issues.
Starmer Visits Gulf to Boost Trade, Address Regional Stability
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting the UAE and Saudi Arabia to boost trade ties worth £40 billion, strengthen defense partnerships, and address regional stability concerns, including the Gaza conflict, while facing criticism over human rights issues.
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36% Bias Score
Gady's "Die Rückkehr des Krieges": A Call for Europe to Confront the Reality of War
Franz-Stefan Gady's "Die Rückkehr des Krieges" contends that new wars in Europe are increasingly probable due to technological miscalculations, geopolitical shifts, and human irrationality, advocating for a paradigm shift in societal understanding of war to prevent future conflicts.
Gady's "Die Rückkehr des Krieges": A Call for Europe to Confront the Reality of War
Franz-Stefan Gady's "Die Rückkehr des Krieges" contends that new wars in Europe are increasingly probable due to technological miscalculations, geopolitical shifts, and human irrationality, advocating for a paradigm shift in societal understanding of war to prevent future conflicts.
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48% Bias Score
Seven Israeli Soldiers Killed in Lebanon and Gaza
Seven Israeli soldiers were killed in two separate incidents: four died in southern Lebanon from an accidental explosion of an IDF-laid trap while clearing weapons, and three were killed by anti-tank fire in northern Gaza.
Seven Israeli Soldiers Killed in Lebanon and Gaza
Seven Israeli soldiers were killed in two separate incidents: four died in southern Lebanon from an accidental explosion of an IDF-laid trap while clearing weapons, and three were killed by anti-tank fire in northern Gaza.
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60% Bias Score
Security Now Central to UHNW Estate Planning
The December 4, 2024, shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is prompting UHNW families and their advisors to integrate personal security into estate and tax planning, leveraging tax-advantaged corporate security programs to protect family members and assets across generations.
Security Now Central to UHNW Estate Planning
The December 4, 2024, shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is prompting UHNW families and their advisors to integrate personal security into estate and tax planning, leveraging tax-advantaged corporate security programs to protect family members and assets across generations.
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40% Bias Score
Taiwan on Maximum Alert as China Stages Major Military Drills
Taiwan declared a "maximum alert" as China launched military drills near the island, establishing seven air restriction zones from December 7-11 and deploying approximately 90 naval and coast guard vessels, escalating tensions following Taiwanese President Lai's recent US trip.
Taiwan on Maximum Alert as China Stages Major Military Drills
Taiwan declared a "maximum alert" as China launched military drills near the island, establishing seven air restriction zones from December 7-11 and deploying approximately 90 naval and coast guard vessels, escalating tensions following Taiwanese President Lai's recent US trip.
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32% Bias Score
Ben-Gurion's 1946 Warning: Negev Settlements' Vulnerability
In a 1946 speech, recently revealed by the Ben-Gurion Heritage Institute, Israel's first Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion expressed deep concern about the vulnerability of 11 new communities established in the western Negev desert, highlighting the immense difficulty of providing aid in an emergency ...
Ben-Gurion's 1946 Warning: Negev Settlements' Vulnerability
In a 1946 speech, recently revealed by the Ben-Gurion Heritage Institute, Israel's first Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion expressed deep concern about the vulnerability of 11 new communities established in the western Negev desert, highlighting the immense difficulty of providing aid in an emergency ...
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24% Bias Score
"Mexico strengthens security, engages in diplomacy to counter Trump's threats"
"Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum is responding to Donald Trump's threats of tariffs and mass deportations by strengthening security in Sinaloa, seizing a record amount of fentanyl, and engaging in diplomatic efforts to mitigate the potential impact on Mexico."
"Mexico strengthens security, engages in diplomacy to counter Trump's threats"
"Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum is responding to Donald Trump's threats of tariffs and mass deportations by strengthening security in Sinaloa, seizing a record amount of fentanyl, and engaging in diplomatic efforts to mitigate the potential impact on Mexico."
Progress
48% Bias Score
Israel Reassesses Alliances Amidst Turkey's Growing Hostility
Following recent conflicts, Israel is re-evaluating its regional alliances, particularly with Turkey, due to Turkey's increasingly hostile actions, including hosting Hamas leaders and obstructing Cypriot energy exploration. This has led Israel to strengthen ties with Greece and Cyprus to counter Tur...
Israel Reassesses Alliances Amidst Turkey's Growing Hostility
Following recent conflicts, Israel is re-evaluating its regional alliances, particularly with Turkey, due to Turkey's increasingly hostile actions, including hosting Hamas leaders and obstructing Cypriot energy exploration. This has led Israel to strengthen ties with Greece and Cyprus to counter Tur...
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36% Bias Score