Day: September 8, 2026

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Why Won’t China Cut Ukraine Off From Drone-Related Sales?

Indefinitely perpetuating the Ukrainian Conflict through these means indefinitely delays the full implementation of the US’ planned “Pivot (back) to (East) Asia”, can lead to Russia selling its natural resource wealth to China at bargain-basement prices, and maintains China’s “active neutrality”. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) referenced the EU’s summertime […]

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Inside the US-Canada Tariff Standoff

Three hours before a new round of 50% tariffs was due to hit Canadian goods at midnight, Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he was pausing them for three days because the two countries had reached a deal. An hour after that, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney offered a […]

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Slanted Cartography: The Politics Of Mapping

There is much in the nature of a map. The very drawing of a line signifies an assertion, an acceptance, or even a repudiation of power. Borders are delineated for reasons of interest and understanding. I chart, therefore it is. Areas of territorial dispute are reconciled by the cartographer’s handy […]