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Taiwan opposition leader makes first China visit since 2016

Cheng Li-wun said she "gladly accepted" Xi Jinping's invitation and hopes to be a "bridge for peace".

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Vance rallies behind Orbán in Hungary election campaign’s final week

Strategic angle: Tune in to Europe Today for the latest updates on the Hungary election.

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Vietnam elects Communist Party leader as president

Strategic angle: The election of To Lam as the state president marks a shift in Vietnam's power structure.

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Ahead of legislative elections, Israel's law and democracy are on the brink of collapse

Strategic angle: The introduction of the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of 'a terrorist act,' but not for Israeli Jews guilty of abuses and the murder of civilians in the occupied West Bank, is emblematic of the ongoing transfo

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Bentley Just Told Us What The Barnato SUV Will Cost, Sort Of

Strategic angle: A debut is scheduled for later this year and a teaser campaign is likely coming relatively soon

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Trump on Iran: ‘Entire country could be taken out’ - Politico

Trump on Iran: ‘Entire country could be taken out’ Politico

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'Vladimir Putin absolutely nervous' about Hungary's election, expert says

Strategic angle: Dr. Marc Roscoe Loustau discusses the implications of Hungary's election for Vladimir Putin.

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In Hungary, unease grows over Viktor Orban's crony capitalism

Strategic angle: Companies that have thrived on public contracts since the Fidesz party came to power in 2010 have seen their share prices tumble ahead of the April 12 legislative elections, as polls indicate that opposition candidate Pé

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An actual alternative to originalism

Strategic angle: Justice, Democracy, and Law is a recurring series by Edward B. Foley that focuses on election law and the relationship of law and democracy. “Original public meaning” has become the […] The post An actual alternative to

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India news: PM Modi to address election rallies in Assam

An election race is in full swing in Assam as it goes to polls this week.

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Pro-Orbán actors accuse Meta of interference in Hungarian elections, despite lack of evidence

Strategic angle: Meta faces accusations from Fidesz party supporters claiming bias in post visibility during Hungary's election campaign.

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Briefing: Hungarian elections, academia’s greatest chancer, and Easter-inspired satire

Strategic angle: Ahead of the Hungarian elections, the satirical "Two-Tailed Dog Party" promises free beer while demanding anti-corruption measures.

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Briefing: 'Can Le Pen and Bardella accept betraying a portion of their own voters to get elected?'

Strategic angle: The leaders of the far-right Rassemblement National have been contradicting each other openly and frequently.

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Thousands rally against racism in Paris suburb to defend newly elected Black mayor

Demonstrators march in support of Bally Bagayoko, facing racist attacks since his election.

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Briefing: World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule

Strategic angle: Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

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Briefing: Benin's Main Opposition Faces Crisis Before Presidential Elections

Strategic angle: Presidential elections to be held on April 12th in Benin.

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The Unconstitutionality of the Trump Administration’s New Executive Order on Elections

Strategic angle: The Trump administration's executive order on mail-in voting is unconstitutional. States and Congress—not the President—have authority to regulate federal elections. The post The Unconstitutionality of the Trump Administ

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Briefing: Viktor Orbán courts voters in neighboring Romania as Hungary’s election tightens

Strategic angle: The Hungarian general election is due to take place next week, in what will be one of the most closely watched political contests of the year.

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Briefing: Podcast: Everything you need to know about the Hungarian elections

Strategic angle: After 16 years in power, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be challenged by the opposition led by Péter Magyar in the parliamentary election taking place on April 12.

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Briefing: Members of Iran’s Basij militia mount online intimidation campaign to deter protests

Strategic angle: Heavily armed and dressed in camouflage, members of Iran's Basij paramilitary force have been circulating photos of themselves patrolling the streets of Tehran.