Is Trying to Outspend China’s BRI a Strategic Mistake? Quincy Institute researchers Karthik Sankaran and Dan Ford argue that competing directly with China misses the point of development finance, and could undermine U.S. effectiveness in the Global South.

Chinese state-owned firms still play a major role in Brazil, but private companies are now expanding fast, especially in autos, tech, and services.

The U.S. as a Resident Power in the Gulf. From military buildup to direct operations, the U.S. is operating as a resident power, shaping events on the ground.

Why China Is Betting Big on Brazil’s Energy Sector

On the other hand, China’s state firms still build major projects abroad, but they’re investing less than before. Here is an explanation of why there is a shift in China’s state-led overseas investment.

China’s 2019 debt sustainability guidelines, combined with rising sovereign debt risks in the Global South, reshaped BRI investment decisions and shifted risk onto construction firms themselves.

What Is China’s Global Security Initiative? China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI) is often presented as a new framework for international security cooperation, but is it really new? Paa Kwesi Wolseley Prah breaks down the strategy.

The U.S. is signing critical mineral deals around the world. China has already built the mines, refineries, infrastructure, and workforce. So, is this a real competition, or is Washington decades behind? New episode out now - tinyurl.com/bdf8c2xk

Africa’s critical minerals race is no longer just about mines; it’s about the railways, ports, and trade routes that move them to market. Paul Nantulya explains how global powers are racing to secure Africa’s mineral supply chains. Watch: tinyurl.com/uvf42bt9

Is China’s Energy Strategy Built for This Moment? As the Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupts global energy flows, countries are rethinking energy security. @timmcdonnell joins Eric to discuss how China is winning the global energy war. Watch - tinyurl.com/mrxzdxnb

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400,000 deceased veterans are buried at Arlington Cemetery. Draft dodger Donald Trump decided Memorial Day was the perfect time to joke that not many of them have his name.

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Is the Sabbath the Seal of God? | Bible Truth Explained Discover what the Bible says about the Sabbath and whether it is the seal of God. This video explores key scriptures, different interpretations, and the meaning

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During a NY1 debate, Democratic candidates Dan Goldman and Brad Lander, who are vying to represent New York's 10th Congressional District, were asked if they support two borough-based jails in Manhattan's Chinatown and Downtown Brooklyn.

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