Oklahoma City mayor David Holt credits nonpartisan system and pragmatism for shielding city from national polarization Oklahoma City mayor David Holt says the city’s nonpartisan ballot system and pragmatic coalition-building …
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Arab political dynasties cement power by installing sons in key roles
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoNepotism in Arab Politics Fuels Dynastic Succession and Power Consolidation Nepotism in Arab politics is reshaping leadership exits as rulers place relatives in senior roles to preserve influence, wealth and …
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Allianz study reveals war as top political violence risk for German companies
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman firms name war the top political violence risk, Allianz survey finds Nearly two-thirds of German companies now view war as the primary political violence risk, Allianz Commercial’s survey shows; …
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Artificial Intelligence concentrates economic and political power threatening liberal democracy
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerArtificial Intelligence’s Real Threat to Democracy: Power Concentration, Not Just Productivity As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and institutions, the central danger lies in who controls AI resources and influence, not …
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Geelong refinery fire stokes Australia fuel shortage as Albanese faces political pressure
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAustralia fuel shortage deepens after Geelong refinery fire Geelong refinery blaze slashed domestic output and forced PM Albanese to return as Australia faces fuel shortages, tax cuts and rising political …
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Lebanon and Israel hold first direct political talks as envoy demands ceasefire
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoLebanon-Israel talks in Washington mark first direct political contact in decades Diplomatic talks in Washington seek ceasefire, return of displaced and practical relief amid weeks of cross-border fighting between Israel …