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How should the West adapt to a confident China?

Jufang Wang, Alan Doss — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:51:26 +0000

While acknowledging China's ascent to a 'great power', the West continues to frame China as a 'threat'. Jufang Wang & Alan Doss suggest three areas where the West should adapt to an increasingly confident China to avoid conflicts. They argue that a confident China is a global reality for the West to navigate with wisdom, pragmatism and respect.

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A Brief Account | Courts Under Stress

Annika Ester Maresia — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:48:01 +0000

How should judges respond to executive overreach, lack of resources, external pressure, and other attempts at undermining their authority? This account of our roundtable Courts Under Stress explores these and other pressure points on today’s courts from an international perspective.

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A Brief Account | Courts Under Scrutiny: Judges and Democracy

Annika Ester Maresia — Mon, 25 May 2026 13:02:05 +0000

Is judicial resistance appropriate or necessary to check democratic backsliding? Is judicial populism always uncalled for? Can (and should) judges attempt to influence public opinion of the judiciary? This account summarises the key points covered in our recent roundtable, Courts Under Scrutiny: Judges and Democracy.

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Drones, Deception, and Insurgency: Inside Balochistan Liberation Army’s Transformation

Natasha Matloob, Yummna Hina Khan — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:16:38 +0000

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), designated a terrorist organisation by Pakistan, the United States, and the United Kingdom, is nevertheless viewed by segments of the Baloch population as a force fighting for self-determination. This article analyses the BLA's transformation in combatting tactics (including the supposed embrace of drone warfare) and information warfare strategy.

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From Munich to the Middle East Battlefield: How the Militarisation of AI Is Recasting Global AI Governance

Zichen Jess Hu — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:27:19 +0000

The use of AI in military operations, including—but not limited to—the recent the US–Israeli attack on Iran, has extended the conversation on AI governance beyond issues such as transparency and consumer safety. This commentary by Zichen Jess Hu throws light on the realities of a move towards AI-assisted and -enabled warfare, and analyses four major shifts which are currently taking place in AI governance.

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