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The failure of the UK-Mauritius agreement shows how decolonization claims are increasingly constrained by great-power military requirements in the Indian Ocean.

Global Issues 2025-08-22

Iranian and Russian science infrastructure: Fragile institutions crippled by deadly consequences

Crumbling institutions are making missile and nuclear programs in these countries more dangerous, not less.

The failure of the UK-Mauritius agreement shows how decolonization claims are increasingly constrained by great-power military requirements in the Indian Ocean.

Global Issues 2025-08-19

Cambodia and Thailand ceasefire: A step toward regional stability

Peace offers an opportunity to rebuild trust and focus on shared interests between the two countries.

The failure of the UK-Mauritius agreement shows how decolonization claims are increasingly constrained by great-power military requirements in the Indian Ocean.

Global Issues 2025-08-15

The lithium land grab: South America's green energy boom

Experts argue that ethical lithium extraction must include Indigenous co-management, transparent agreements and robust environmental safeguards.

The failure of the UK-Mauritius agreement shows how decolonization claims are increasingly constrained by great-power military requirements in the Indian Ocean.

Global Issues 2025-08-14

Eyes without borders: surveillance tech and the rise of authoritarianism in the Indo-Pacific

Governments throughout the region are rapidly adopting advanced technologies like facial recognition, spyware and mass metadata collection tools.

The failure of the UK-Mauritius agreement shows how decolonization claims are increasingly constrained by great-power military requirements in the Indian Ocean.

Global Issues 2025-08-04

In Finnish border town, worry mounts over Russian military build-up

Speculation is rife that Russia could be preparing for future military action against the country once its war in Ukraine is over.

The failure of the UK-Mauritius agreement shows how decolonization claims are increasingly constrained by great-power military requirements in the Indian Ocean.

Global Issues 2025-07-31

Martyrs for Moscow: why North Korea is sending more troops to Russia

North Korean soldiers are dying in Russia fighting Ukrainians though their own country is not in danger, and Kim Jong Un is turning their deaths into a strategic asset.

The failure of the UK-Mauritius agreement shows how decolonization claims are increasingly constrained by great-power military requirements in the Indian Ocean.

Global Issues 2025-07-29

‘Real War’ threat by N. Korea's Kim marks escalating provocation toward West

The remarks by Kim follow the North's deployment of troops and weapons to help Russia during its more than three-year-long offensive in Ukraine.

The failure of the UK-Mauritius agreement shows how decolonization claims are increasingly constrained by great-power military requirements in the Indian Ocean.

Global Issues 2025-07-17

UK calls China a 'persistent threat' amid surge in spying by Beijing

A government report recommends high-level engagement with China for a 'trade and investment relationship' but also building 'resilience' against threats posed by the country.

The failure of the UK-Mauritius agreement shows how decolonization claims are increasingly constrained by great-power military requirements in the Indian Ocean.

Global Issues 2025-07-16

Swiss intelligence warns of rising espionage threat from Russia, China

Switzerland's security environment has 'deteriorated drastically' since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to the country's defense minister.

The failure of the UK-Mauritius agreement shows how decolonization claims are increasingly constrained by great-power military requirements in the Indian Ocean.

Global Issues 2025-07-15

N. Korea tourism project debuts while domestic hardships mount

This stark contrast between luxury coastal developments and nationwide humanitarian need underscores North Korea's growing desperation.