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Global courts struggle to cope with power politics

Oliver Jones, our news editor, on the perils of seeking aid in Gaza 

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America has better technology. But will China adopt it more quickly?

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American funding cuts are a catalyst for fresh thinking

America is sick of policing the world. More nuclear-armed states will not help

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India has done brilliantly by balancing America, China and Russia. Can that last?

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