Inside Russia's propaganda machine
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It's time once again to share with you the informed editors' favorite stories from the past five days.
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This week we've chosen articles covering topics including the risks of trading less with China and the rise of right-wing parties across Europe. You can also gain an insight into Russia’s propaganda machine, which is now stronger than ever.
I hope you enjoy your weekend reading!
Andrew Blackman, informed editor.
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The theory behind "de-risking" from #China is now reasonably clear. The practice, however, is “much murkier," argues The Financial Times 's Gideon Rachman. What’s more, it can clash with western corporate interests and environmental targets.
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What would a second Donald #Trump presidency look like? asks?Joseph Nye, Jr. in Project Syndicate . His first term and his behavior since the 2020 election offer plenty of clues, none of which will be comforting to America’s allies.
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How did the far right become "normal"? The Guardian 's Owen Jones delves into the resurgence of far-right parties across #Europe and explores the complicity of mainstream parties imitating rightwing rhetoric.
After the Turkish election, will President #Erdo?an tone down his divisive politics and seize the chance to mend relations with the West? After all, he has a history of making U-turns when it suits him, as The Economist points out.
Russia's propaganda machine is even stronger today than it was during the Soviet era, according to Foreign Policy . Social historian Anastasia Edel describes how the nonstop blare of its state media fuels the war effort - and blurs reality.
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