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Worker safety in Bangladesh: Tragedy Turned into Triumph
Nov 21, 2024 · The age-long stigma surrounding South Asian labor conditions is poised for a breakthrough as Bangladesh spearheads a regional transformation in workplace safety standards.
The Geopolitics of Cables: US and China’s Subsea War
Dec 17, 2024 · Geopolitical tensions are growing globally over the cutting of two subsea cables in the Baltic Sea, and a struggle for dominance between the West and China threatens digital equity.
The Economist Blames the Greeks for Trump’s Election
Dec 18, 2024 · The Economist’s end of year ritual of announcing its “word of the year” allows its editors to highlight a significant cultural shift or an emerging trend in our civilization.
Austria’s Arduous Path to a New Government: Without the Far-Right
Nov 8, 2024 · In late September, Austria, a small landlocked country in Central Europe, suddenly captured international media interest.
Atul Singh | Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief - Fair Observer
Dec 5, 2024 · Atul Singh is the Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Fair Observer. He practiced as a lawyer in London, performed counter-insurgency operations in India’s border regions and has been a geopolitical analyst of note for many years. He was ahead of the curve on Brexit, the rise of Donald Trump and other key trends.
To Understand Trump, Take Him Seriously, but Not Literally
Nov 24, 2024 · Trump is open to pragmatic compromise, but his incompetence could lead to complete ridicule, as evidenced by his failure to build the border wall during his first term.
Why Perspectives From Around the World Are Valuable
Dec 28, 2023 · *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Dear FO° Reader, I spent Christmas working on a piece on Nagorno-Karabakh. While most of my friends were celebrating, I was typing away on my keyboard till well after 2:00 AM. When I finished the piece, my eyes were burning, and I shuddered at the thought of waking up early to record a… Continue reading Why Perspectives From Around the World Are Valuable
Why Semiconductors Are a Really Big Deal - Fair Observer
Feb 14, 2023 · Tiny semiconductor chips are now used in almost everything, from refrigerators and cars to smartphones and missiles. Manufacturing them requires complex technology and substantial capital.
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