Category: International Relations

In China, A.I. Is Moving Forward While the Economy Lags Behind

The New York Times – Business:
As Xi Jinping arrives in the United States this week for a state visit, China’s advances in artificial intelligence will be in the air. Less discussed: China’s economy in its worst shape in decades.
India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil

The New York Times – Business:
India is trying to secure affordable energy while preserving a crucial relationship with Washington, a balancing act made harder by turmoil in global energy markets.
Kremlin Moves to Seize Control of Nestlé’s Russia Operations

The New York Times – Business:
The Swiss maker of KitKats and Nescafé said it was assessing the situation after the Kremlin issued a presidential decree.
Carney Calls for E.U.-Canada Pact Amid ‘Ferocious Storm’

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Prime Minister Mark Carney told European lawmakers that an alliance would help to secure sovereignty and independence for his country. The moves come amid a historic low for U.S. ties with Canada.
E.U.-Canada Ambitions Face Reality Check as Trump Bristles

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles.
The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad.
The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad.
Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.
I Led A.I. Diplomacy for the U.S. The Coming Safety Talks Will Not Save Us.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Even if Beijing now takes the risks of A.I. seriously, the message has not reached its domestic companies.
Trump Approves $2.8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel, Including 40,000 One-Ton Bombs

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The package would be among the largest deliveries of U.S. munitions to Israel.
It’s Already Too Late to Stop the A.I. Threat

The New York Times – On the Runway:
China and the United States must work to repair the damage A.I. has done now, not look to future developments.
Two Chinese Firms Used Binance to Launder Iranian Oil Money, US Says

The New York Times – Business:
Federal prosecutors said proceeds from the sale of Iranian oil flowed through Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, to finance terrorism.