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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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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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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🎧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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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

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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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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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U.S. Moves to Block China from Panama Canal with New Military Pact

Expanded deal with Panama gives U.S. first-passage rights, troop access to former bases, and joint control over canal security