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Putin's Weaponization of Russian Culture
Russian President Vladimir Putin views culture as a tool for political and military influence, a shift from the Soviet Union's use of soft power; this is exemplified by the suppression of non-aligned art within Russia and the promotion of pro-war narratives abroad, highlighting the Kremlin's priorit...
Putin's Weaponization of Russian Culture
Russian President Vladimir Putin views culture as a tool for political and military influence, a shift from the Soviet Union's use of soft power; this is exemplified by the suppression of non-aligned art within Russia and the promotion of pro-war narratives abroad, highlighting the Kremlin's priorit...
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36% Bias Score
Myanmar's Youth Embrace Chinese Culture Through Singing
In Yangon, Myanmar, a Chinese singing class, part of a summer program celebrating 75 years of China-Myanmar diplomatic relations, attracts young people seeking language skills and cultural immersion, driven by the expanding presence of Chinese businesses and projects in the country.
Myanmar's Youth Embrace Chinese Culture Through Singing
In Yangon, Myanmar, a Chinese singing class, part of a summer program celebrating 75 years of China-Myanmar diplomatic relations, attracts young people seeking language skills and cultural immersion, driven by the expanding presence of Chinese businesses and projects in the country.
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0% Bias Score
White House Dismisses USIP Leadership, Sparking Conflict Over Peace Institute
The White House fired the acting president and board of the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) for failing to comply with an executive order dismantling it, prompting a police intervention and raising concerns about the future of conflict resolution efforts.
White House Dismisses USIP Leadership, Sparking Conflict Over Peace Institute
The White House fired the acting president and board of the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) for failing to comply with an executive order dismantling it, prompting a police intervention and raising concerns about the future of conflict resolution efforts.
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64% Bias Score
RFE/RL Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Termination
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty sued the Trump administration on Tuesday for terminating its federal funding, arguing the USAGM violated laws by withholding Congressionally allocated money; the network reaches 47 million people weekly across 23 countries.
RFE/RL Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Termination
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty sued the Trump administration on Tuesday for terminating its federal funding, arguing the USAGM violated laws by withholding Congressionally allocated money; the network reaches 47 million people weekly across 23 countries.
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52% Bias Score
Chinese Culture's Growing Influence in Thailand
Chinese toys, cuisine, and TV series are experiencing a surge in popularity in Thailand, fueled by appealing aesthetics and flavors, reflecting strong cultural ties and a growing global demand for Chinese cultural products.
Chinese Culture's Growing Influence in Thailand
Chinese toys, cuisine, and TV series are experiencing a surge in popularity in Thailand, fueled by appealing aesthetics and flavors, reflecting strong cultural ties and a growing global demand for Chinese cultural products.
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48% Bias Score
US Aid Halt Creates Opportunity for China's Growing Global Influence
The abrupt US halt of foreign aid has raised global concerns, with China opportunistically filling some gaps, although its model differs significantly, prioritizing loans and infrastructure over grants, and overlooking human rights considerations, while pursuing long-term global influence.
US Aid Halt Creates Opportunity for China's Growing Global Influence
The abrupt US halt of foreign aid has raised global concerns, with China opportunistically filling some gaps, although its model differs significantly, prioritizing loans and infrastructure over grants, and overlooking human rights considerations, while pursuing long-term global influence.
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44% Bias Score
Europe's Cultural Reckoning: A Century of American Influence Ends
This opinion piece reflects on a century of American cultural influence on Europe, arguing that a perceived decline in US leadership presents an opportunity for Europe to reclaim its cultural prominence, drawing upon historical examples and contrasting the cultural achievements of both continents.
Europe's Cultural Reckoning: A Century of American Influence Ends
This opinion piece reflects on a century of American cultural influence on Europe, arguing that a perceived decline in US leadership presents an opportunity for Europe to reclaim its cultural prominence, drawing upon historical examples and contrasting the cultural achievements of both continents.
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72% Bias Score
Trump Administration Cuts Funding for Iowa's International Writing Program
The Trump administration cut nearly $1 million in funding to Iowa's International Writing Program, part of a broader shift away from cultural diplomacy and soft power, impacting Iowa City and the global literary community.
Trump Administration Cuts Funding for Iowa's International Writing Program
The Trump administration cut nearly $1 million in funding to Iowa's International Writing Program, part of a broader shift away from cultural diplomacy and soft power, impacting Iowa City and the global literary community.
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48% Bias Score
Sánchez Rejects "ReARM Europe" Name, Pushing for Broader EU Security Approach
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized the name "ReARM Europe" for the EU's €800 billion defense plan, advocating for a broader "security and defense" approach that includes cybersecurity, border control, and counter-terrorism initiatives, reflecting concerns about fiscal constraints and pu...
Sánchez Rejects "ReARM Europe" Name, Pushing for Broader EU Security Approach
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized the name "ReARM Europe" for the EU's €800 billion defense plan, advocating for a broader "security and defense" approach that includes cybersecurity, border control, and counter-terrorism initiatives, reflecting concerns about fiscal constraints and pu...
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40% Bias Score
China's Soft Power Surge: Economic, Technological, and Cultural Drivers
China's soft power has risen to second globally, driven by economic diplomacy, technological advancements (exemplified by AI breakthroughs and successful cultural products like Black Myth: Wukong and Ne Zha 2), and a significant increase in the value of Chinese brands, all reflecting China's compreh...
China's Soft Power Surge: Economic, Technological, and Cultural Drivers
China's soft power has risen to second globally, driven by economic diplomacy, technological advancements (exemplified by AI breakthroughs and successful cultural products like Black Myth: Wukong and Ne Zha 2), and a significant increase in the value of Chinese brands, all reflecting China's compreh...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Administration's Cuts to Foreign Aid Cripple Global Health Initiatives
The Trump administration drastically reduced US foreign aid, terminating thousands of USAID contracts and halting programs fighting HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, impacting millions and marking a retreat from the US's historical role as the world's largest global health donor.
Trump Administration's Cuts to Foreign Aid Cripple Global Health Initiatives
The Trump administration drastically reduced US foreign aid, terminating thousands of USAID contracts and halting programs fighting HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, impacting millions and marking a retreat from the US's historical role as the world's largest global health donor.
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48% Bias Score
US Foreign Aid Freeze Cripples HIV Prevention in Lesotho, Triggers Global Job Losses
In Lesotho, the suspension of US foreign aid has halted HIV prevention programs, impacting hundreds of children and jeopardizing access to vital medication, resulting in widespread job losses within the USAID sector and causing uncertainty among international development professionals.
US Foreign Aid Freeze Cripples HIV Prevention in Lesotho, Triggers Global Job Losses
In Lesotho, the suspension of US foreign aid has halted HIV prevention programs, impacting hundreds of children and jeopardizing access to vital medication, resulting in widespread job losses within the USAID sector and causing uncertainty among international development professionals.
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36% Bias Score
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