The West talks about a critical minerals race. The numbers suggest something different. China dominates processing across rare earths, graphite, lithium, cobalt, and more. What does that mean for America’s strategy?

The U.S. strategic dialogue on Africa has become overwhelmingly focused on securing critical minerals. Judd Devermont breaks down Washington’s tunnel vision and the internal conflict within the U.S. foreign policy ecosystem. Watch the Full Analysis - tinyurl.com/bdf62h5e

Latin America is now the frontline of U.S.–China rivalry. Jorge Heine joins us to discuss why this competition is accelerating, whether countries can stay neutral, or will they be forced to choose? Watch - tinyurl.com/3znvw96a

Chinese development finance in Africa is often framed as an outlier: faster, more demand-driven, and less concerned with governance, corruption, environmental impact, or human rights conditions than traditional lenders. But research by Keyi Tang offers a more nuanced picture.

Xi Jinping in public is impenetrable. In private, he’s something else entirely. What changes when the cameras are off? Full Episode - tinyurl.com/2ed2wbm9

When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that the rules-based international order no longer works, he spoke repeatedly about “great powers” without naming any. So who was the speech really aimed at?

Panama is now caught in the middle of a growing U.S.-China clash over control of strategic canal ports. Pedro Armada joins Eric to explain why Beijing’s pressure campaign may be escalating and why Panama’s options are narrowing. Watch - tinyurl.com/3d7sxs8w

A new middle-power coalition sounds appealing. But according to Sarang Shidore, the reality is much more complicated: North-South divides, competing priorities, and different threat perceptions may keep these countries apart. Watch - tinyurl.com/4x9wpnxf

In our latest podcast, we discuss the mood in policy and think tank circles in Washington, the strategic implications of China’s engagements, and why many African countries are placing less emphasis on ties with the U.S. as they pursue other economic and development partnerships.

Christoph Nedopil explains why oil and gas dominated BRI energy investments, why renewables still hit record levels, and how this created the “dirtiest and greenest” year in BRI history.

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“The United States now ranks 51st in the world for liberal democracy.” Dr. Marina Nord of the V-Dem Institute explains why her research shows democratic institutions in the U.S. are eroding at a pace rarely seen in modern history. Listen to the full interview at kpfa.org #KPFA #Democracy

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If you impeach Trump, could you get an impeachment? @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social theorizes on the question with @timmiller.bsky.social and @samsteindc.bsky.social on the newest special edition of The Next Level.

Trump's Acting AG on the $1.8B slush fund for J6ers: It is true that this is unusual, but it is not unprecedented.

Next Stop: The W. 🏀 Gabriela Jaquez is officially a pro. 🧘‍♀️ The breathing exercises. 🎧 The routines. 💭 The reminder that confidence isn't something you're born with — it's something you practice. Now Playing on @Allezsports YouTube. #GabrielaJaquez #WNBA #UCLA

🚨NEW MEDIA CLUB OUT NOW🚨Can Google AI Overview’s Destruction of News Outlets Be Stopped? Steve Ackerman (Consultant) and Martin Trickey (Zoo 55) on The Media Club with @mattdeegan.com. Listen and watch now: 📺 https://youtu.be/6n06UVc5R3g 🔈 https://podfollow.com/themediaclub #Podcast

Dessa vez, não foi o Luciano Huck, mas estão tentando ressuscitar o Aécio Neves como “alternativa” para fugir da “polarização”. O deputado federal Alex Manente, presidente do Cidadania, no UOL News, faz uma linda defesa para mais uma candidatura que atenda aos interesses dos empresários

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Szobo's free-kick against Arsenal has been shortlisted for the Premier League’s Goal of the Season award 😮‍💨

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Yeah. Arizona doesn’t GAF at all about homelessness

Latest TRUMP DEMENTIA He made up story that he did special contract with Sharpie Company. This is the DEMENTIA symptom of CONFABULATION. Original content by @Epistemiccrisis Instagram. 6-28-26

About the Orix Buffaloes team song (but mostly how the the Orix Buffaloes came into existence) #Bs2025 #MusicTheory #NPBeng

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Die KI – Chance oder Gefahr? Unser Imagefilm „DU“ stellt viele Fragen, die über unsere digitale Zukunft entscheiden. Produziert mit dem spitzen Team der bunch berlin. Film hier: t1p.de/27rvt Watch “YOU” now: youtu.be/8zPYxITMpdY #Cyberagentur #Cybersicherheit #Innovation

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Clean water plays a vital role in keeping communities healthy, especially during a crisis. In Ukraine, we’re working to restore water systems, support local infrastructure and ensure families have access to the safe water they need.

Happy Friday

Today, the House will vote on a War Powers Resolution to stop Trump's war with Iran. Last week, we were just one vote short of passing a similar resolution. We have to keep pushing and speaking out.

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VIDEO: There are calls for a water supply emergency to be declared in Kent as thousands of homes remain without working taps The Green Party at KCC says persistent problems should be examined by a scrutiny committee #kmfmnews

I had so much fun trying out #Warframe yesterday. Excited to play more. Thanks for helping me Freya, @boneheadedwolfo.bsky.social & Hean. Thanks everyone for the support 🥰 Thanks for the raid @foxynickels.bsky.social 🤗 Raided the adorable @sunnyeggsdee.bsky.social 😁 Be safe all 😇

Just for size perspective on the 2023 painting I posted yesterday. 48”x36”, acrylic on panel. SOLD. Big ones are totally different from small for me. Painting upside down helps me see shapes and colors better. #art #painting #modernpainting #traditionalart #artist #paint #artistatwork #artcollector

Increasing PS5 prices because they know everybody is buying one when GTA 6 comes out

⚡️A powerful explosion occurred near the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh, not far from Jerusalem, according to media reports. #Israel #Warnews

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Republicans pass a stripped DHS bill, courts hold the Carroll verdict, and Trump’s Iran war hits day 60. Guest: @johnfugelsang.bsky.social #TheDailyBeans Headlines of the Day! 🫘 with @muellershewrote.com & @dgcomedy.bsky.social #MSW.Media Listen: the-daily-beans.simplecast.com/episodes/goa...

As a CS and AI developer I've spent years researching consciousness. We have no idea what human consciousness is, how it works or if it's even inside or outside. But whatever it is, my working dog Beni, has the same thing and AI doesn't. We don't have sheep at our ranch but he herds horses & goats.

RoadTrip - OUTTAKES -05- After thousands of Shorts, I realized I may have been making a huge mistake. This is only a small piece of a much bigger realization that could completely change my channel. The full 13-minute video is on my channel if you want to hear the entire story

#Bulgarien wählt! 🇧🇬🗳️ Zwischen hohen Lebenskosten, Korruption und Justizreformen sucht das Land nach politischer Stabilität. Wie die Chancen stehen und was jetzt wichtig ist, erfahrt ihr im #WahlmonitorIEP Explainer. Mehr zum nachlesen Factsheet 🔗 tinyurl.com/Factsheet-BGR

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@johnfugelsang.bsky.social was on 'That One Time' broadcast with Adam Metwalley. "Politicians should live on minimum wage and not have Healthcare." Agreed. Today's elected officials have strayed from serving and representing their constituents to serving their corporate owners. #ProudBlue

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Speaker Johnson has refused to hold a vote to lower health insurance costs for most of this year. Johnson can do the right thing & bring the bill to a vote today, thereby stopping prices from skyrocketing on January 1st. We cannot wait until the credits expire, the American public can't afford it.

MNO President Margaret Froh acknowledges the importance of our Métis ancestors' efforts and the rich history of Métis communities in Ontario and across the Métis nation and highlights the next decade as a time to revisit and celebrate the foundational stories of Métis people. #NIHM2026

@giggly.squad explains The Manosphere.

Living our best life. Hope. Resistance. #podcast #sisters #random #randomthings #life #journey #healing #wisdom

Another pleasant Finch conversation #birds

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Happy Birthday Jill Biden 💐