The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) presented an ambitious plan to link Asia and Europe through infrastructure, gaining the buy-in of many countries. However, it soon became apparent that the loans associated with BRI led to debt traps for borrowing countries, strategically benefiting China. Critics dismissing debt trap diplomacy as a myth fail to acknowledge the control and gains China secures through these initiatives.
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The Wuhan Nexus: Part III – The Genome
The COVID-19 GENOME In September 14, 2020, research paper was published by the Rule of Law Society and the Rule of Law Foundation, titled “Unusual Features of the SARS-CoV-2 Genome Suggesting Sophisticated Laboratory Modification Rather Than Natural Evolution and Delineation of Its Probable Synthetic Route.” The title itself sums up the findings of this publication.Continue reading “The Wuhan Nexus: Part III – The Genome”
A Beautiful Disaster: Philippine Society on the Fringe
In this post we shed light on the financial plight of the Philippine people. We’ll take an in-depth look at the socio-economic structure of the Philippines and discover the breadth of income disparity that plagues the country.
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