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Swimming in the president’s pool – palaces and power in times of crisis

Footage flashed across television and smartphone screens this week showing rowdy crowds of Sri Lankan protesters mobbing the official presidential palace in Colombo.

The Conversation · Jul 13, 2022

Chinese President Xi Jinping all set for a rare 3rd term in power, perhaps for life

BEIJING: China's all-powerful President Xi Jinping turned 69 on Wednesday as he is all set to continue in power for an unprecedented third term, defying the 68-year retirement age rule followed by his predecessors.

The Times of India · Jun 15, 2022

Commentary: Washington already fought a cold war with Beijing. It was a disaster

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in February, a debate within the U.S. foreign policy community has reignited over how far Washington would go to defend Taiwan if China launched a similar assault on the island. These questions acquired a new level of urgency last month when President Joe…

Chicago Tribune · Jun 14, 2022

DeSantis signs bill for Florida students to learn about ‘victims of communism’

Florida governor establishes ‘victims of communism day’ and students must receive at least 45 minutes’ instruction every November

The Guardian - US · May 10, 2022

DeSantis signs bill mandating communism lessons in class, as GOP leans on education

Public school teachers in Florida will soon be required to dedicate at least 45 minutes of instruction on “Victims of Communism Day” to teach students about communist leaders around the world and how people suffered under those regimes.

Miami Herald · May 9, 2022

Victims of Communism Day - 2022

Why May Day should be a day to honor victims of an ideology that took tens of millions of lives. But we should also be open to alternative dates if they can attract broader support.

Reason · May 1, 2022

China won't give up on its COVID zero policy. As a Beijing lockdown looms, experts explain why

Countries such as Australia and New Zealand have given up on trying to eliminate COVID-19, but China still refuses to learn to live with the virus. Here's why.

ABC News · Apr 29, 2022

Sanctions won't stop Putin — this might

All along, Putin has counted on the fact that Europe needs Russian gas. But that's also his Achilles heel

Salon · Apr 24, 2022

"Social emotional learning": The new CRT

Right-wing culture warriors' new obsession: Widespread "life skills" approach is actually sinister "Trojan horse"

Salon · Apr 22, 2022

Twentieth Party Congress | A pivotal moment for China’s next decade

The once-in-five-year congress, set for later this year, will shape China’s politics for years to come

The Hindu · Apr 9, 2022