When a government consolidates scattered diplomatic outposts into a single, massive fortress, they do not just simplify their logistics; they establish a permanent, impenetrable base of operations on foreign soil. The debate surrounding the proposed China mega-embassy in London often focuses on the aesthetics of the building or the politics of the decision. However, the…
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Wealth usually buys safety, but sometimes it buys a bigger target on your back. Jimmy Lai started his life eating a chocolate bar as a symbol of freedom and ended it fighting a superpower that wanted him silent. He didn't just run a newspaper; he built a megaphone that the government couldn't unplug without tearing…
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People now use books to hide from the world instead of trying to fix it. For years, readers bought books to understand politics, social movements, and global crises. Now, that pattern has reversed. The current nonfiction book trends reveal a massive shift in how people spend their time and money. Readers feel exhausted by the…
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