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China's Critical Minerals Stranglehold: $30B Western Race to Break Free
China's 2026 export controls on rare earths, tungsten, and antimony triggered sixfold price spikes and slashed European licensing below 25%. The West launched FORGE with $30B, but independent processing will take 5-7 years....
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Middle Power Pivot: How Second-Tier Nations Reshape Global Order in 2026
At Davos 2026, middle powers declared the old rules-based order permanently broken. Mark Carney's 'values-based realism' and variable-geometry coalitions are reshaping global governance as second-tier nations build strategic...
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China's Mineral Stranglehold: 2026 Supply Chain Crisis
China's 2025-2026 export controls on rare earths, tungsten, and antimony have triggered sixfold price spikes and reduced European licensing below 25%. With Beijing controlling 90% of rare earth processing, Western defense and...
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AI Risk Surges to Top 5 in WEF Global Risks Report 2026
AI risk jumped from 30th to 5th in the WEF Global Risks Report 2026 — the largest single-year move ever. Learn what's driving the surge and what it means for global stability.
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Hormuz Oil Shock: $1.4T Debt Cascade Threatens Emerging Economies
The Strait of Hormuz closure drove oil past $120/barrel, inflating import bills for 23 emerging economies facing $1.4 trillion in debt refinancing. IMF warns 8-12 countries may need restructuring, threatening the largest...
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Eurovision 2026 Viewership Drops 35 Million Amid Boycott Crisis
Eurovision 2026 viewership fell to 131 million, a drop of 35 million from 2025, as five countries boycotted over Israel's participation. Bulgaria won for the first time with Dara's 'Bangaranga.' Digital engagement hit record...