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Russia projects global relevance amid Ukraine deadlock
James Davis reports that the Ukraine peace process remains frozen, with Europe determined to weaken Russia and Trump issuing contradictory threats against both Moscow and Kyiv. Against this backdrop, Putin projects global relevance through the SCO summit and closer ties with China and India.
Germany’s AfD rises as its candidates mysteriously fall
Diego Faßnacht reports that AfD support is surging in western Germany, even as seven of its candidates have recently died under unusual circumstances. With the CDU and SPD weakened, German politics grows more fragmented, undermining stability and further eroding investor confidence.
Americans freaked out by China’s state-backed AI
Scott Foster observes that US markets and strategists are unnerved by China’s state-backed AI model, which prioritizes applied solutions and open-source accessibility. Alibaba’s chip launch and stock rally highlight Beijing’s momentum, contrasting with America’s high-cost pursuit of general intelligence.