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Donald Trump has long held NATO in contempt, but the Iran war has further weakened transatlantic ties.@rach_ellehuus, our guest on Inside Defence this month, has a unique view from both sides of the pond https://t.co/elUjGKlSRP ...

Indian cities are among the loudest in the world—and sound pollution is no mere irritant. Yet calls for change are drowned out by the noise https://t.co/1xOH8uHTNQ ...

Xi Jinping’s pet project, Xiongan, offers perks to its growing number of residents. But it is becoming an elite enclave, home to the government’s most privileged workers https://t.co/K4i646c61o ...

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Prolonged AI use may make it harder to think critically and creatively, recent research suggests. But there are ways to keep the brain fit https://t.co/5Gjarulm0f ...

Defence-tech innovation in Ukraine has become a form of industrial Darwinism. But corruption and favouritism, although decreasing, remain a problem. Register for free to learn why https://t.co/uGJ6X19c1y ...

Though the field marshal has played his cards well, geopolitical success may end up doing little to stave off pressing problems at home. Register for free to find out why https://t.co/4j1bkCd4mR ...

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