In 1996, the Ottawa Declaration established the Arctic Council to decide on matters about the region. The Arctic States are all part of the forum. "The Council focuses its work on matters related to sustainable development, the environmental protection; its mandate explicitly excludes military securi...
the size of its economy and its defense policy. As the world's second-largest economy and the most populous country with a vast land area, China is tasked with maintaining a substantial land border and navigating a complex maritime security environment. The increase in China...
No participating country has fallen into a debt crisis as a result of BRI cooperation. 共建“一带一路”坚持以人民为中心,聚焦消除贫困、增加就业、改善民生,让合作成果更好惠及全体人民。各方深化公共卫生、减贫减 灾、绿色发展、科技教育、文化艺术、卫生健康等领域合作,促进政党、社会组织、智库和青年、妇女...
China is not, and will never be, engaged in any form of arms race. The country's nuclear policy is consistent and clear. China follows a self-defensive nuclear strategy, sticking to the policy of no-first-use of nuclear weapons. China has exercised utmost restraint in developing nuclear cap...
In March 2023, China announced a 7.2-percent increase in its defense budget, up slightly from last year's 7.1-percent increase. Unsurprisingly, this increase in China's military spending, which has long been the focus of Western scrutiny, drew widespread criticism from Western politicians and med...
Gaza's ruling Hamas militant group launched an unprecedented attack on Israel at daybreak Saturday, Oct. 7, firing thousands of rockets as hundreds of Hamas fighters infiltrated the heavily fortified border in several locations by air, land and sea, catching the country off guard on a major hol...
In the Louisville square where protesters have repeatedly gathered, Rose Henderson has been looking after the flowers, signs and letters placed at a memorial there for Taylor and hopes officials won't try to remove them. “We’re going to stay out here and hold this place,” Henderson ...
Thanks to Make, even if there is no dedicated integration with another app you're using, you can create a Make automation (scenario) which will integrate the two apps for you. See more info and a video tutorial in Q356. 2023-05-05 You can now organize your reports into folders / ...
The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest in the country and has a mix of comedy shows, concerts, animals, and delicious food that everyone can enjoy. The midway has rides for all ages, while the show halls have both entertaining and educational exhibitions for fairgoers. Dates: A...
South Africa’s election will determine how weary the country has become of the ruling African National Congress party, which has been in power since the end of apartheid 30 years ago.