Israel-Hamas War Adds to Surge in Global Weapons Sales
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Israel-Hamas War Adds to Surge in Global Weapons Sales

Israel’s conflict with Hamas, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the rise of China have brought a boom for weapons makers and a chance for Washington to build closer military ties to other countries.
China Works to Expand its Sway in Africa Amid Rivalry With the U.S.
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China Works to Expand its Sway in Africa Amid Rivalry With the U.S.

China’s leader, Xi Jinping, pitches his country as a leader of the developing world, rallying support for an alternative to the U.S.-dominated global order.
Sweden Is Not Staying Neutral in Russia’s Information War
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Sweden Is Not Staying Neutral in Russia’s Information War

The country has empowered a government agency to openly combat online disinformation coming from foreign adversaries, and especially the Kremlin.