Developing Nations Should Avoid Choosing Between China and the U.S. Jorge Heine explains active non-alignment and why Global South nations should avoid choosing sides in the U.S.-China rivalry.

When investing abroad, especially in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries, Chinese firms can build factories and scale production at remarkable speed. But what happens when conditions change?

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.

In our latest episode, we examine what the end of the U.S.-led international order could mean for China’s ambitions, global governance, and the future of great-power competition, with Zongyuan Zoe Liu, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.

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 BRI Was Supposed to Slow Down. Instead, 2025 delivered record-breaking engagement. Christoph Nedopil, director of the Griffith Asia Institute, joins Eric to review the 2025 BRI data and explain what drove a record year of BRI engagement worldwide. Watch - tinyurl.com/29fycvev

🧵China’s Brazil Boom China is facing pushback across Latin America, but not in Brazil. Tulio Cariello joins Eric to explain why Chinese FDI into Brazil is surging. Watch - tinyurl.com/mp3chp7s

What does Maduro’s detention actually mean for China? Eric Olander speaks with CGSP Latin America fellow @alonsoillueca.bsky.social, discussing whether Maduro's capture presents new risks or opportunities for China. Full Episode - tinyurl.com/ycy92at5

Corporate clients in Panama Canal are increasingly asking how to navigate U.S.-China competition, critical infrastructure risks, and growing scrutiny of Chinese-linked investments. Watch - tinyurl.com/3d7sxs8w

Can Brazil Become China’s Export Hub for South America?

RIP Rafe Pomerance, a lifelong campaigner for a better planet with a livable climate. Lung cancer took him at 79, but not before he said this at a meeting of the West Virginina Highlands Conservancy last November - quoting Joe Hill: "Don't mourn. Organize." (1/2)

NEW INTERVIEW: LARRY BUSHART, the liberal Ex-cop jailed in PERRY COUNTY, TN for 37 days for posting a Trump meme about a Charlie Kirk vigil on Facebook His wife Leanne says he was a “political prisoner” —the $835,000 settlement they just got backs that up. Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DYnDdZX...

🇺🇦☕️Sharing what’s happening in Ukraine under very difficult conditions. If you’d like to support, you can buy a few coffees — it truly means a lot. ✅ Donate: buymeacoffee.com/24hoursukraine

The captain Jalen Brunson with the clutch shot ! 🔥 Let's go Knicks ! #Knicks #KnicksSky #NYKnicks #KnicksFans #KnicksNation #Knickstape #NBAPlayoffs #NBA #Basketball 🏀

I have always liked the mnemonic “Nominal = No Meaning” because in nominal data the numbers don’t have special value, they just represent a noun. #stroke #neuronerds #nursingresearch #gradschool #nurses

Footage from a recent international summit shows Donald Trump appearing to struggle to keep his eyes open as speakers discuss the Gaza peace plan. The clip has quickly gone viral, sparking debate across social media. #DonaldTrump #Summit #Politics #InstituteOfPeace #NewsUpdate #BreakingNews

A new tool is giving Hawaii’s coqui frog hunters a brighter edge in the fight against the invasive species. https://www.khon2.com/local-news/uv-lights-coqui-frogs/ 

3/6 #StevenMiles : Instead, the state government is removing mandatory affordable housing targets. Do you think it's fair the #LNP is axing affordable housing? #AUSPOL #OldAds #HousePrices #AffordableHousing #SocialHousing #ALP #Labor #Crisafulli #PutLNPLast

❗️The 🇷🇺Russians claim they have received a new batch of freshly manufactured Su-35S fighters

#GoodDay with Xiao Zhan (.◜◡◝)🏹 #XiaoZhan肖战 #TheUntamed/ #CQL #XiaoZhanxLiushen

Falsely Accused: Navy Commander Gene Valentino’s Inspiring Journey of Resilience 🇺🇸✨ 🔗 Discover Gene’s powerful story now: https://genevalentino.com/ #Resilience #Hope #Support #GeneValentino #Inspiration

The think! conference is like no other. You’ll learn how gifted educators think BIG to improve learning, make state requirements work to their advantage! Register now! : https://lead4ward.com/think/ #lead4ward #educationleadership #texasPD #educationconference

🐨 “… é minha frase favorita é: O que acontece em Vegas, fica em Vegas” Esse sorriso aí tá querendo dizer alguma coisa namjoon 😏

QTP with a gif of a powerful woman!

Morning, Clare 💗

Griffin Prock joined me on the Deep Cover Podcast to discuss what sort of challenges came along with covering the Super Bowl that featured a team that he's a fan of and how to turn off the fandom.

Young Americans John I’m Only Dancing Ziggy Stardust Photo Bruce Lee training Sharon Tate for a movie role

The European Union and Mexico are natural allies: we are reliable partners and friends. And today, with the signing of the modernised global agreement and the interim trade agreement between the EU and Mexico, our relationship is set to reach a new, more mature and ambitious level. #EUMexico

Fencing Coach, St Benedict's School @stbenedictsschool.bsky.social . Closes: 11/06. https://shrbrt.jobs/lch69j. #independentschooljobs #londonjobs #teachingjobs @hmc-schools.bsky.social

Blind ranking countries but how pretty they are!

🌱 Healthy Flavor Community Garden is growing! Join A Red Circle for our Healthy Community Market. 🗓️ Last Sat of the month (May-Oct) ⏰ 8 AM–12 PM 📍 351 Chambers Rd, Riverview, MO (Zion Travelers Church) Shop fresh local produce & connect with neighbors! #CommunityGarden

Donald Trump and the Epstein class are scared of us. They’re desperate to make us turn on each other, turn on immigrants, turn on our friends and family members. We won’t fall for it. We outnumber those scumbags, and we’re taking our country back. #NoKings

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The Liberating Power of the Resurrection - a source of resistance. The state does not own us. #Easter #Resurrection #ChristianNationalism #HumanRights #DeathDefeated #episcopalchurch #jesus #waukesha ⚓️

Great news for parents up and down the coast interested in inclusive education options: 🏫Monkseaton Middle School will now offer inclusive mainstream provision for Year 5 to Year 11, ensuring a stable and supportive learning journey for all. Hear more from Councillor Martin Murphy!📣

tbh we would've liked this to be a surprise at wrestlemania #wwe #wrestlemania #finnbalor #dirtydom

Who? why? Whose land? We all ask.

One of my favorite songs — and it's just as relevant today as it was when Sam Cooke first recorded it.

I am honored to have Senator Kim’s endorsement in our campaign for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District.

Tremayne Cobb Jr gives the ballers a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the 3rd with this solo shot! #oaklandballers #townbiz

Apprentice of the Year isn’t just about winning 🏆 Last years team shared how the event became a powerful platform for development, with awards including Apprentice of the Year, Social Media Winner, and even Best Overall Team 🙌 Read more 👇 https://orlo.uk/OrMP4

Good Night Bluesky 😴💤

When asked about AI + disastrous data center boom, @abdulelsayed.bsky.social responds: “The biggest risk is that corporations, the richest, most powerful in the world, are driving this.”

@ladyjulia1997.bsky.social Sorry, Sie haben natürlich wie immer Recht. 🐖 steckt immer in der Klemme, manchmal möchte es nach Hause telefonieren...da will ihn keiner mehr. Im Stall im 🌳 denkt es auch, es wird mal angerufen, doch niemand interessiert sich für das arme 🐖n. Mein Video heute Beweis

May you have a peaceful day.

happy priDE MONth

🌊 CA-36, meet your Courage Candidate. @rustin4congress.bsky.social is running for Congress. Not out of ambition — out of seeing hard work not pay off for too many people. No empty rhetoric. Just problem-solving, concrete goals, and real action.

ABS overturned in #Phillies at #Dodgers (Bot 1). J.T. Realmuto challenged the ball call on Andrew Painter's pitch to Freddie Freeman. Ball -> Called Strike. HP: Sean Barber | Upheld 45.9% (28/61). Result: Freddie Freeman called out on strikes.

France has detained the sanctioned tanker Tagor in the Atlantic while it was en route from Murmansk, Russia. This was announced by French President Emmanuel Macron. According to him, the operation was conducted on the high seas with the support of several countries, including the United Kingdom.

In a few days, Republicans will try to hand Trump over $70 billion more for concentration camps like Delaney Hall.

Mount Monday, 201 mounts collected! #mountmonday #ffxiv #ff14 #finalfantasyxiv www.tiktok.com/t/ZTk4Q5883/

Loneliness can negatively affect your physical health more than smoking 🧠 Psychologist Bruce Hood illuminated what science can tell us about happiness. Watch the full talk: youtube.com/watch?v=LtGY85JXTUM

Developer pitbullterjen shared a new trailer for Mini Gladiators, a Godot game where gladiators, weapons, traps, and projectiles all interact through physics. ⚔️🏛️ See more: www.reddit.com/r/godot/comm... #indiegame #godotengine #indiedev

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Mike Vrabel on what makes A.J. Brown a special WR: "I think he's got great body control. I think he's strong at the catch point." "Plays physical with the football."

NBA Finals 2025-2026 Knicks 105 Spurs 95 #ɢᴀᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ #ɴᴇᴡʏᴏʀᴋᴏʀɴᴏᴡʜᴇʀᴇ 🧡💙

On the campaign trail, Trump promised he would not touch Social Security. Today, over nearly 9,000 staffers have been pushed out and there are record wait times for people to access their earned benefits. Donald Trump broke his promise!

These fukin guys ..... I swear !!!!!!!!!!! 🤬

TEXAS TAKES IT IN TWO 🔥 THE LONGHORNS ARE WOMEN'S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES CHAMPS ONCE AGAIN 🏆🤘