We are living in a 'more dangerous period' as a record $2.2trn a year now spent on global defence
Global defense spending has reached a record high of $2.2 trillion, with NATO member states accounting for half of the total.
Since Putin's invasion of Crimea in 2014, non-US NATO countries have increased their defense spending by 32%.
Russia and China are investing in high-tech military capabilities, such as hypersonic missiles, while NATO countries are increasing their ammunition expenditure.
Decoding China: Can Beijing become a naval power in Pacific? DW 03/11/2024
China's firm resolve to reunify with Taiwan without mentioning 'peaceful', US security guarantees to Taiwan, Beijing's naval buildup in the South China Sea.
Mexico, the winner of the geopolitical battle between China and the United States
Mexico has surpassed China as the main exporter to the United States due to geopolitical tensions and the U.S. desire to reduce dependence on Chinese goods.
The growing rivalry between China and the United States, along with tariffs and supply chain disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, have contributed to the shift in trade.
Why it would be a dangerous folly to end US-China science pact
Continuing delay to renew the US-China Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement could be catastrophic. Benefits of landmark 45-year-old agreement include historic research collaboration and student exchanges.
Why has China recognised Taliban's envoy to Beijing?
China recognized a former Taliban spokesman as an official envoy, making them the first country to do so since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan.
This move by China is seen as a diplomatic win for the Taliban, as they struggle for global recognition amid Western sanctions.
The world is likely to experience a succession of major nuclear crises in the future, potentially more dangerous than previous incidents.
The reemergence of nuclear instability is due to a tripolar military rivalry between the US, China, and Russia, as well as the proliferation of potential nuclear flash points.
MSC 2024: Migration, Russia challenge global security DW 02/12/2024
The world in 2024 will be characterized by a downward trend in world politics, marked by an increase in geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
Migration through war and climate change are now seen as more important threats to security than an aggressive Russia.
US Left Must Link With Progressive Forces in Middle East to Stop Regional War
Tensions in the Middle East are escalating, with recent military strikes and counterretaliation between the US, Iran, and their respective militias in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.
Iran has been involved in providing military support to various militias in the region, while the US continues to support Israel with significant military aid.
Revealed: How Microsoft in China censors truth about Uyghur 'genocide'
Microsoft's search engine, Bing, offers different results for users in China compared to users in the US when searching for information on the persecuted Uyghur minority.
Bing image results in China depict Uyghurs as cheerful and idyllic, which aligns with the Chinese Communist regime's propaganda.
Election Office Blasts in Pakistan Kill at Least 22 a Day Before Vote
Two explosions outside election offices in Pakistan's insurgency-hit area killed at least 22 people just a day before national elections.
The Pakistani authorities have deemed half of the country's polling stations as sensitive or most sensitive, and have deployed the military to secure them.