Stephen Shaw

Geoeconomist, Hodophile, Cruisine, Cricket

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The recall campaign against all 24 pro-Beijing KMT lawmakers failed to take off. This is a major disappointment not only for the Democratic Progressive Party but for all the democracy supporters. 1/3
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China is clearly trying to shoot from Pakistan's back without coming in the forefront. 2/

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China cannot separate its global ambitions from the consequences of its defence exports. If Chinese-linked JF-17s are being used in strikes against the Houthis , the world should scrutinise the chain of supply, operational responsibility and regional impact. 1/

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If these reports are confirmed, this is a devastating failure of justice. Pakistan must protect its minorities, prosecute perpetrators and ensure that no victim is punished for demanding accountability.

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The world must not remain silent. A Christian girl seeking justice for her minor sister’s alleged kidnapping and rape was reportedly assaulted by a Muslim lawyer after police allegedly refused to register a case.

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With 22 aircraft planned, this milestone marks a major step in modernising KLM’s long-haul fleet, improving passenger comfort and renewing its global reach. Toronto is set to be its first commercial destination on October 30, 2026.

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A new chapter for KLM! The Dutch flag carrier has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, named “De Nachtwacht” after Rembrandt’s iconic masterpiece.

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China’s Gwadar gamble is increasingly exposed: weak cargo volumes, limited industrial development, poor connectivity and persistent attacks on Chinese personnel and CPEC infrastructure. If this were purely about profitable trade, why maintain such a costly commitment?

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The way China is moving closer to Bangladesh after its testing failed in Pakistan makes the whole selfish intentions clear. China really couldn't profit from its so-called iron brother?

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A potentially significant meeting is taking shape.

Putin’s aide Nikolai Patrushev is in China for six days as Beijing and Moscow discuss strategic ties and the Arctic route. Meanwhile, talk of a Trump–Xi–Putin trilateral is gaining momentum. Is that even possible?

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2/ troops were killed.

The lesson is stark: cheap drones and missiles can challenge even the world’s most powerful military.

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1/ America can dominate the skies and still struggle to dominate the war.

In the 39-day Iran conflict, the U.S. conducted 13,000+ strikes, yet Iran fired 2,200+ missiles and 4,400 drones. At least 8 U.S. aircraft were destroyed or damaged, multiple radars were hit and 7 U.S.

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Why depend on one major external partner, China, for strategic infrastructure? Bangladesh has options. India, Japan, the US, Europe, and regional partners can all contribute capital, technology, and expertise. Competition between investors can give Dhaka better terms.

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Pakistan has long presented CPEC as central to its economic future. But China’s wider connectivity ambitions through Xinjiang and Afghanistan raise a legitimate question: how does Pakistan fit into Beijing’s broader regional network?

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Greece is seeing renewed protests and growing public anger over economic pressures, workers’ rights and government policies.
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🚨💥PROTESTS ERUPT IN GREECE 🇬🇷

GREECE IS PARALYZED; airports at a standstill, ports at a standstill, factories at a standstill, trains at a standstill, EVERYTHING IS AT A STANDSTILL.
The silence about it is strange. It's one of the biggest events.
THIS IS EPIC 💥🔥

All of Europe has been betrayed beyond all comprehension and now all of Europe is waking up fast, as shown by these massive protests in Greece 🔥

They won't show it to you in the Media. THE WORLD IS RISING. IT'S TIME TO RESIST 🔥SHARE everywhere... THIS IS HUGE 👇🔥

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3/3 China can copy technology. It cannot easily copy a political system where citizens are free to tell their government it is wrong.

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2/3 That tells you something important: Beijing isn’t merely restricting political dissent; it is restricting the ideas that could challenge one-party rule.

America’s advantage is not simply military or economic power. It is the freedom to question those in power.

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1/3 China’s 2013 “Document No. 9” warned universities against promoting ideas including constitutional democracy, universal values, civil society, press freedom, and judicial independence.

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China is moving closer to Afghanistan through Wakhan. Pakistan should ask itself: how long can it rely on Beijing as an “all-weather friend”?

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Bangladesh should look carefully at its ports. Chinese involvement in Mongla and growing interest around Chattogram raise a bigger question: where does commercial investment end and strategic leverage begin?

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Chaos in Paris as violent protests see businesses smashed and property destroyed. With unrest spreading across France and reportedly reaching Belgium, the scale of the disorder demands serious attention.