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.
Category: International Relations
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Carney Pitches Canada as a Haven of Investment Stability in a Chaotic World
The New York Times – Business:The prime minister brought together about 100 money managers in Toronto to promote Canada as the ideal place for their investments.
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Tyla and Other Stars Cancel Concerts Amid Anti-Immigrant Backlash
The New York Times – Music:As anti-immigrant sentiment and vigilante violence fuel outrage across the continent, some fans abroad are rejecting South African performers.
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India Wants to Buy Fewer Chinese Imports, but Keeps Needing More
The New York Times – Business:Trade between India and China has nearly doubled in five years, leaving New Delhi with a widening deficit and a difficult choice over how to build its industrial future.
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At BRICS Summit, China and India Vie for Influence
The New York Times – On the Runway:China sees the BRICS group as a vehicle for challenging American power. India wants to keep the group broad enough to avoid choosing sides.
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Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree
The New York Times – On the Runway:Leaders of emerging economies meet in New Delhi this weekend, but global conflicts and soaring energy prices threaten to undermine unity.