Mastodawn

Legend has it that St Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland☘️. But by the early 1990s, it would appear that one very large snake had quietly found its way back into Ireland's Parliament — not as a myth, but as a political reality.

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#podcast #ireland #news #geopolitics #china #chinainfluence #taiwan #uyghurs #tibet #humanrights

Perspectives with Neilo Dec 5

Why are CCP delegations being welcomed into Irish political institutions while EU officials warn of rising authoritarian threats?

Our new episode investigates.

🎧 Democracy Unshielded

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#Geopolitics #Ireland #ChinaInfluence #DemocraticResilience #EU #news #geopolitics #CCP #CCPinterference #podcast

Perspectives with Neilo Nov 27

If transparency is a cornerstone of democracy why is China meeting our leaders in secret?
We investigate in “The Transparency Trap.” Dr. David O’Brien helps us pull back the curtain on China’s hidden diplomacy.

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#humanrights #uyghur #Chinainfluence #CCP #Geopolitics #Xinjiang #transparency #UnitedFront

Perspectives with Neilo Nov 25

🎧New Episode☘️
A conversation about secrecy, power, and the Uyghur crisis.
Dr. David O’Brien helps us pull back the curtain on China’s hidden diplomacy▶️

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The Times of Central Asia Jul 25, 2025

China expands its influence in Central Asia, leading projects in energy, trade, and infrastructure as regional powers wane timesca.com/china-steps-... #China #CentralAsia #BeltAndRoad #ChinaInfluence

China Steps Into the Central A...

China Steps Into the Central Asian Power Vacuum - The Times Of Central Asia

China’s footprint in Central Asia is growing rapidly, with the number of joint projects and strategic initiatives expanding across the region. Analysts

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The Times of Central Asia Jul 25, 2025

China expands its influence in Central Asia, leading projects in energy, trade, and infrastructure as regional powers wane https://timesca.com/china-steps-into-the-central-asian-power-vacuum/ #China #CentralAsia #BeltAndRoad #ChinaInfluence

Ryan Hite Jun 9, 2025

China didn’t fire a shot—but it won the battle.
In Myanmar, rebels captured a major city...
Then left it.
Why? Beijing told them to.
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The Times of Central Asia May 23, 2025

China is shaping Central Asia's future with infrastructure and influence, while the U.S. risks being left behind timesca.com/opinion-the-... #CentralAsia #ChinaInfluence #Geopolitics #AsiaPacific #SilkRoad #USForeignPolicy

Opinion - The Quiet Competitio...

Opinion - The Quiet Competition: How the U.S. Is Losing Ground to China in Central Asia - The Times Of Central Asia

Over the past decade, China has steadily expanded its presence in Central Asia, not through military force, but by building roads, trade corridors, and

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The Times of Central Asia May 23, 2025

China is shaping Central Asia's future with infrastructure and influence, while the U.S. risks being left behind https://timesca.com/opinion-the-quiet-competition-how-the-u-s-is-losing-ground-to-china-in-central-asia/ #CentralAsia #ChinaInfluence #Geopolitics #AsiaPacific #SilkRoad #USForeignPolicy