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A few days ago, China sent 153 ships to surround the island of Taiwan on “military exercises”. This was a show of strength after Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te suggested that China had no right to encroach on Taiwan’s sovereignity.
China disagrees. It sees the island as part of its territory. Beijing will be hoping that whoever is elected the next president of the US will care less about coming to the aid of this small Pacific island than Joe Biden, and more about working with China on boosting both of their economies. China is in a serious economic downturn and its increasing isolation from the West is not helping, as Chee Meng Tan explains. But it also wants unification with Taiwan.
Turkey has submitted a formal request to join Brics, the group of emerging-market economies, signalling its intent to diversify its partnerships beyond the West. If accepted, Turkey would be the first Nato member of Brics. Bulent Gökay takes a closer look at what lies behind Ankara’s decision.
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Chee Meng Tan, University of Nottingham
China would like a new US president that it can win some concessions from, but which candidate is more likely to do so?
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Bulent Gökay, Keele University
Turkey is juggling alliances within Nato and potentially with Russia and China.
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Renaud Foucart, Lancaster University
Less domination could lead to more choice and innovation.
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Nicodemus Minde, United States International University
Tundu Lissu’s persistence in tackling democratic backsliding in Tanzania has made him a formidable force.
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Polly Rippon, University of Sheffield
The tragic death of One Direction star Liam Payne has again raised questions about ethical news reporting when global stars die.
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Laura Hood, The Conversation
More people in modern Britain identify as working class than middle class.
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Norman van Rhijn, Manchester University
And, as with antibiotics, their widespread use in agriculture is serious problem.
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Anya Jabour, University of Montana
Criticisms of women without biological children define motherhood too narrowly, as history reveals the many forms of motherhood.
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Jamie Lingwood, Liverpool Hope University; Gemma Taylor, University of Salford
Our findings suggest by being actively engaged, adults can help children make the most of the educational benefits of digital media.
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