China’s new J-35 stealth fighter aims to challenge US airpower dominance by offering a cheaper, “good enough” alternative in the global arms market, potentially influencing military alliances. Despite similarities to the US F-35, the J-35’s twin-engine design indicates China’s lag in engine and metallurgical technology. The geopolitical significance lies in China’s attempt to disrupt US hegemony by offering a competitive alternative without the political strings attached to American weapons sales.
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Farage challenges UK two-party system, threatens European-style fragmentation
In July, Nigel Farage of Reform UK won a seat in the House of Commons on his eighth attempt, aiming to shake up Britain's traditional two-party system. Farage predicts a political revolution with hundreds of newcomers under the Reform UK label by the next election in 2029, challenging both the Conservative and Labour parties as he gains momentum and becomes a frontrunner for the position of Prime Minister. The UK's political landscape is shifting towards...
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