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DE
The organizer of the primary election Professor Benny Tai.
China Bulletin
Anonymus

The New Hong Kong: A City Without a Soul

In Hong Kong, 47 opposition members are awaiting trial. Up to 15 years in prison are possible for their "crime" of organising primaries. Hong Kong is increasingly run by Beijing. More national security laws are planned. The property market has collapsed, the Hang Seng Index a shadow of its former self. Many companies are moving to Singapore, many Hongkongers are emigrating.

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Female Forward
Alexandra Arévalo

The Alarming Trend of Gender Violence Against Journalists in Mexico

Protecting women journalists in Mexico isn't just about addressing an issue; it's about empowering voices and ensuring a vibrant, diverse media landscape. The policies and frameworks outlined in ARTICLE 19's recent policy paper offer a beacon of hope in this challenging landscape.

Geert Wilders
Elections in the Netherlands
Jeroen Dobber Jules Maaten

Dutch election result opens Pandora’s box

In a political earthquake, the far-right Party for Freedom won a resounding victory in the Dutch general elections. Led by long-time MP and political provocateur Geert Wilders, the party won 37 out of 150 seats in the Dutch parliament. The unexpected result sent shock waves through the Netherlands and Europe, as Wilders’ anti-Islam and anti-Europe positions have now gained solid ground in the mainstream.

AI
Digital transformation
Sunny Cheung

AI Frontlines: China’s PLA evolution vs. NATO's counterplay

This paper delves into the transformative strategies of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) within its maritime and aerial defenses, reflecting on the shift towards "intelligent warfare" as outlined in China's 2019 Defense White Paper.

Javier Milei
Argentina
Dr. Hans-Dieter Holtzmann

Javier Milei will be the next president of Argentina

With Javier Milei as the new president, Argentina is facing a political transformation. The transition to the presidency poses challenges in the dialogue with Peronist President Alberto Fernández and in the complex composition of Congress. Milei's reform agenda and international relations are causing uncertainty. Positive market reactions after the election give hope for economic recovery, while the focus is on implementing structural reforms and preserving democratic institutions.

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Africa
Antonia Cortés

Spain's view of North Africa

The African continent is awakening. Aware of its great diversity and also its problems, it strives to open roads and attract other countries to collaborate and join in its progress. Spain, for historical, geopolitical and cultural reasons... also looks towards Africa, towards those places bathed by the Mediterranean Sea where trade relations and investment open up new opportunities.

Georgia
Georgia
Zaza Bibilashvili

20 years from Georgia’s Rose Revolution

November 23rd marks twenty years since Georgia’s Rose Revolution, a seminal event in Georgia’s modern history. On the 20th anniversary of the Rose Revolution, its legacy remains controversial due to its importance for current Georgian politics and, in the broader picture, the implication of "color revolutions" for what Russia calls its "near abroad." On the one hand, Georgia made a phenomenal leap forward during 2004-2012. On the other, many avoidable mistakes made by the young leaders of the Rose Revolution continue to haunt the country to date.

Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Gharibashvili Meeting with the President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping
China and Georgia
Tinatin Khidasheli

The Devil in the Details

Georgia has established a new strategic partnership with China in 2023. It deepens Georgia's ties with Beijing on a range of issues, from economic promises to cultural collaboration. The move has potentially grave implications for Georgia's democratic development and Euro-Atlantic perspective.

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LEBANON
Valeria Sinisi

Irregular Maritime Migration from Lebanon since 2019: Conflict, crisis and migration

Lebanon’s state of crisis has rummaged the country since it began in 2019. The World Bank classified Lebanon's economic meltdown as one of the most severe global crisis episodes since the mid-nineteenth century. Additionally, the Fragile Country Index has now placed it as one of the most fragile states in the world, in the category “Alert”, just after Niger and before countries such as Venezuela and Palestine. The explosion in Beirut's port in 2020, which devastated several districts of the city, further exacerbated an already dire situation.

Opposition presidential hopeful Maria Corina Machado celebrates with supporters after listening to the results naming her winner of the opposition primary election, at her campaign headquarters in Caracas, Venezuela,
Venezuela
Niome Sonja Hüneke-Brown

Sought and found: Machado is the opposition's presidential candidate

Venezuela is at a historic crossroads: despite significant obstacles, the country held opposition-led primaries that illustrate a profound desire for change. María Corina Machado emerged victorious with around 90 per cent of the vote. But challenges remain, such as the disqualification of candidates and the use of public institutions and propaganda in favour of power holder Maduro, which require international action.

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