NATO: Plug the US Indo-Pacific strategy’s Hawaii gap
This article was originally published by Pacific Forum, a Honolulu-based foreign policy research institute founded in 1975.
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After the icy Brexit years, the UK's relationship with the EU might thaw following the election
It's been eight years since just under 52% of the British electorate voted to leave the European Union, in a monumental decision that divided friends, families and the nation.
‘Indisputable sovereignty’: Philippines’ UN filing reignites Sabah dispute with Malaysia
The historically complex dispute, which can be traced back to colonial-era agreements, has significant political and economic implications for both nations given the region’s considerable oil and gas resources.
Who is Labour's Keir Starmer, the new leader of Britain?
LONDON — Britain elected its first Labour prime minister in 14 years, with a landslide victory for the opposition party during the July 4 elections.
Chinese researchers test robot ‘guide dogs’ to help the visually impaired
Shanghai — It’s less furry than a traditional companion, but a six-legged Chinese robot “guide dog” could one day help vision impaired people live with more independence, according to its research development team in Shanghai.
Thursday Briefing: What’s at Stake in Britain’s Elections
Britain goes to the polls today after a campaign that featured the same ingredients as other elections across Europe and the Americas: frustrated voters eager to reject the status quo, a deeply discredited government and a dash of populism — in this case, represented by the insurgent candidacy of Nigel Farage.
Labour’s election win sparks hopes for stronger, more ‘pragmatic’ India-UK ties
The Labour Party has had a tense relationship with successive Indian governments over the years. Under the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn, the party passed a motion in September 2019 calling for “international intervention in Kashmir and a UN led-referendum”.