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U.S. Carrier Signals Support for Philippines Against China
The arrival of a U.S. carrier in the South China Sea is a challenge to China in its growing confrontations with the Philippines.
China’s Quiet War Of Three Seas In One Week
China's latest confrontation with the Philippine coast guard comes days after friction with Japan and as exercises happen off Taiwan.
Houthis Put a Price on Saudi Arabia’s Only Way Out
Iran's Houthi allies send oil prices soaring as they seek to take the pressure off Tehran in a spreading conflict.
China’s Growing Show Of Naval Power Also Challenges The US
From the Philippines to Japan to Taiwan and the South Pacific, China is stepping up its naval assertiveness.
U.S. Responds as China’s Coastguard Clashes With Treaty Ally
A confrontation between Chinese coastguard forces and Philippine naval personnel draws the United States deeper in another hotspot.
The Houthis Are Coming And That’s A Bad Sign For Iran
With Iran under pressure in the Strait of Hormuz, its Houthi ally is escalating in the Red Sea to try to cut another oil supply route.
Gulf Desalination Plant Risk Is Lower Than You Might Think
Gulf countries face increased risk to desalination plants as the Iran war escalates, but they are more robust than many assume.
Map Shows World’s Widening AI Division
China's new global AI organization mirrors America's Pax Silica and shows the emergence of rival AI technology blocs.