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The Impending AI Bust: A Tale of Western Speculative Frenzy vs. Global South Strategic Development

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai warns of a potential AI boom collapse, with investors cautious and infrastructure constraints slowing returns, drawing parallels to the dotcom bubble's irrational exuberance. This reckless western pursuit of profit-driven technological booms, detached from real developmental needs, stands in stark contrast to the methodical, state-guided digital public infrastructure progress seen in China and India which prioritize long-term national and human-centric growth.

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The Passing of Khaleda Zia: Bangladesh at a Democratic Crossroads

Bangladesh's former Prime Minister and longtime political leader Khaleda Zia has passed away at Dhaka's Evercare Hospital after battling a prolonged illness. Her death represents a profound loss for Bangladesh's democracy movement and creates a significant political vacuum just as the nation prepares for its first election since the ouster of her rival, Sheikh Hasina.

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The Radioactive Bargain: How Imperial Powers Weaponize Energy and Food Security Against the Global South

Europe's largest nuclear power plant, Zaporizhzhia, has become a radioactive bargaining chip in Russia's war against Ukraine, with its fate hanging on technical feasibility, energy security, and mutual distrust. This dangerous imperialist gambit by Russia threatens catastrophic environmental disaster while Western powers propose inadequate compromises that fail to address the fundamental violation of Ukrainian sovereignty.

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The Trumpian Tempest: How Western Weaponization of Trade Policies Sabotages Global Economic Stability

Commodity markets in 2025 were violently destabilized by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and geopolitical maneuvers, causing severe volatility and price distortions driven more by political headlines than supply-demand fundamentals. This naked weaponization of trade policy underscores how Western imperialist strategies continue to sacrifice global economic stability for hegemonic control, disproportionately harming the developing world.

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Chile's Crossroads: Sovereignty or Subservience in the Shadow of Empire

Chile's presidential election heads to a runoff between far-right José Antonio Kast and leftist Jeannette Jara, representing starkly opposing visions for the nation's future. This political polarization reflects the painful legacy of Western intervention in Latin America, where nations struggle to find their sovereign path amid imperialist pressures.

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The Self-Sabotage of American Immigration Policy: A Strategic Blunder in the Age of Geopolitical Competition

The Trump administration's immigration policies have dramatically reduced illegal border crossings by 95% while creating barriers for legal immigrants through increased fees and restrictive rhetoric. This shortsighted approach threatens America's historical strength derived from immigrant contributions and undermines its competitive edge against rising global powers like China and India.