The Bureaucratic Politics Behind Development Finance

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?

What does digital sovereignty actually mean in practice? Bulelani Jili uses Kenya’s push to build technical skills as a lens to explore how African states navigate power, dependence, and control in a global tech system heavily shaped by outside actors.

China's Strategy for Iran’s New Leadership Andrea Ghiselli breaks down how Beijing typically navigates political transitions abroad and why pragmatism, not ideology, will likely guide China’s next move. Full Analysis - tinyurl.com/4amc5ver

Small South Asian States & Strategic Hedging How are smaller countries adapting to a multipolar world? Eric speaks with Sagar Prasai and Mandakini D. Surie on shifting strategies, great-power competition, and China’s growing influence. Watch - tinyurl.com/33aywhet

Two districts need roads. One is poor, isolated, and needs a road to connect farmers to the market. The other is politically pivotal in the next election. Which one gets the road? That question reveals the politics behind development finance in Africa.

China and the War in Iran Washington assumes China can pressure Iran because it buys most of its oil. But is China really willing or able to force Iran into major security concessions? William Figueroa joins Eric to discuss the limits of China’s leverage. Watch - tinyurl.com/bdzndztt

Gen Z faces global frustration over jobs, inequality, and economic prospects. While youth discontent exists in China, the U.S., and elsewhere, political influence varies greatly across countries and contexts.

The West wants to break its dependence on China for EV batteries and critical minerals. But China’s lead may already be too big to close. Zeyi Yang joins us to discuss China's dominance. Watch - tinyurl.com/3yd8hpxc

South Asia’s real crisis isn’t just great-power rivalry, it’s regional dysfunction.

Following the trend that we are seeing across the country, data center developers are now attempting to bring data centers to Minneapolis. Over the past month, lobbyists have been visiting City Hall and making it clear that they want to open new data centers soon.

I had a simple question for Trump's HUD Secretary. Could he help house more people with LESS funding?   After all, Trump wants to slash funding for housing & spend $1.5 TRILLION on his war budget.   Instead, he started blaming Joe Biden. JOE BIDEN is NOT the President! Get a grip.

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When we think about making cities inclusive, public toilets rarely top the list. Yet these essential facilities are perhaps one of the most fundamental – and often overlooked – infrastructure investments cities can make. Featuring architect and urbanist Safaa Charafi.

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The Buffy the Vampire Reboot has been cancelled, but was it because of some bad blood on set? Senior Director of Strategy @karinjr.bsky.social explains more on the Media Club with @mattdeegan.com Listen and watch now: 📺 https://youtu.be/A8fXjqWofwg 🔈 https://podfollow.com/themediaclub #Podcast

Won't someone please think of the poor Presidential tweeters? @haitch.bsky.social @goldman.blue

Good morning all you amazing critters and welcome to a thrilling Thursday, grab your favorite cup to start an awesome day.

“Dance for me B******” After Dynamite/Collision show on Wednesday 20th May, Ahead of PPV Double or Nothing, Thekla once again makes a mockery of her opponents. #AEW #AEWDoubleorNothing #Thekla #Wrestling #ProWrestling

It's taken almost 2 years to get Pawlie to sit on me. They were trapped from a colony and we adopted them after they'd been fostered a bit. Then Palwie had to have a hernia fixed, aftercare made him very distrustful of me. #cats

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🎥 #TedTurner (1938 - 2026), founder of CNN and ex-husband of actress Jane Fonda, has died, He was 87. (via @variety.com) variety.com/2026/tv/news/ted-turner-dead-tv-mogul-philanthropist-1236739318/ #RIPTedTurner #JaneFonda #MediaMogul #CNN #TBS #TNT #TCM

@mikethegoatguy.bsky.social @sherrydrauniam.bsky.social @listentothyself.bsky.social WELL, IT'S "CORRUPTION" WEDNESDAY ACROSS TRUMPFUCKISTAN AMERICA #NoKings #NoDictators #NoPedoPresidents #2026Bitches #ProtestThePresident #TrumpEpsteinPedoCoverUp

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Even #JoshSimonsMP the present 𝘓𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘳 chap for 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱, thinks his Party's strategy is 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘺! #MakerfieldByElection #LabourLeadershipContest #Starmageddon #KeirStarmer #UKLabour #GetStarmerOut

5 proven ways to help your newborn thrive! Access Full Guide: https://go.growdeen.com/newborn_cognitive_play Looking away can be normal, not failure. #fyp#viral#foryou#trending#Islam

The cost of your flight went up because you searched for it twice. Your rideshare costs more because your phone battery is dying. This is surveillance pricing – corporations using your own data and behaviors against you. In the US Senate, I’ve got plan to ban it.

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Not a sea critter, though I guess you could call it pycnogonid shaped. Got a ton of rain today & this wolf spider managed to get stuck in the watering can. I set it free.

I've been out knocking on doors with the amazing @janetphorner.bsky.social I already knew how effective she is in the council chamber, and I've come to see how hard she works for her constituency. She would make a brilliant representative for Dublin Central!

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Jason Miyares calls out Steve Descano for allegedly under-prosecuting crimes and showing more deference to illegal immigrants than American citizens. Watch the full breakdown here. #SteveDescano #Justice #Crime

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Heard false or misleading claims about fraud in California lately? 🤔 CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson sets the record straight. California is committed to administering programs across health & human services with: ✅ Accountability ✅ Effectiveness ✅ Integrity

“There has been a huge amount of progress since 2015 in terms of the amount of solar that has been installed, and the amount of finance that has been flowing that way.” says Dr Nina Seega, Director of the Centre for Sustainable Finance at the CISL on LBC News.

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Checking out IBARA KURO BLACK LABEL & I'm diggin it. Good dodging & fun firepower. #SHMUP #STG #Arcade

Color Studio is improving further and further after the major release for version 10! New features added! ► https://bit.ly/ColorStudio10 #unity3d #indie #indiedev #gamedev #madewithunity #indiegames #assetstore #unity #unitydeveloper #games

#ICYMI: For students and staff in 5 of Elkhart's schools, this week will likely be the last week ever in those buildings. Teachers and staff have been supporting students and getting them ready for the transition to a new school next year Read Full Story: https://bit.ly/4a9m9Wp

there's also this absolutely horrendous non-pony-related one earlier that got an audible "oh get fucked" out of me.

i understand the confusion, the NASCAR chairman and CEO who’s relinquishing his role is named jim

Trump claims his strikes haven't really hurt the Iranian military: "We've actually left their military alone. People would be surprised to hear that."

I told y'all missile caves don't react well to bullets.

Ramadan started last week Friday. In case you missed it – You can access the Top 5 Do's and Don'ts of Safe Prescribing During Ramadan Infographic by Dr Samira Osman. View and download the document here: bit.ly/4hroFIJ Click here watch our recent webinar: bit.ly/3QTKA0l #PharmacyShow #PS25UK

Let’s go Inglewood! #2026worldcup

Mushroom and Chicken #quickmeal #foodjourney #foodvlog #short This recipe accompanies Knauthentic podcast episode #16. Please consider watching the podcast episode. Check the Linktree in my bio. #knauthentic#mushroom #chicken #foodshorts #meal #foodie #shorts #recipe #recipeshort #food #lifestyle

PART 2: Counterprotesting the “No Kings” protesters. 👀🇺🇸 Casa Grande, Arizona. Straight-up, it’s a bunch of old white Liberals. Enjoy this multiple-part series. MustangMedic gives you more. #nokingsprotest #arizona #nokings #breakingnews #breaking #mustangmedic #politics

Falling doesn’t need to be the end! In our climbing game Cairn, you can enable Rewind so you can try a wall again. Or maybe just try something new!

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❗️Destroyed 🇷🇺Russian T-72B3 tank somewhere on the front line

With #ScottPelley now fired from #60Minutes Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton have created the new improved MAGA 60 Minutes. NEW PROMO.

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Glad at least the people living in Lower East Side of Manhattan have taken the time to review the Epstein Files and report back on what they found: