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A More Divided World: Can Diplomacy Still Find Common Ground?
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A More Divided World: Can Diplomacy Still Find Common Ground?

International politics is becoming increasingly complicated as countries face geopolitical competition, economic uncertainty, security concerns and disagreements over trade and technology. Major powers are pursuing their own strategic interests while…

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Editor In Chief Aurelien Brentraus

A More Divided World: Can Diplomacy Still Find Common Ground?

International politics is becoming increasingly complicated as countries face geopolitical competition, economic uncertainty, security concerns and disagreements over trade and technology. Major powers are pursuing their own strategic interests while…

BCN
Editor In Chief Aurelien Brentraus

India’s research retraction surge sparks call for reform

In the expansion of India’s scientific footprint lies an uncomfortable truth: the country now ranks third globally for life science research papers retracted from the record, according to a comprehensive…