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INVESTIGATION: Trump Relaunches the Global Trade War — and His Allies Are in the Crosshairs
Investigation· No. 29

INVESTIGATION: Trump Relaunches the Global Trade War — and His Allies Are in the Crosshairs

On June 2, 2026, the Trump administration dusted off a legal weapon few thought it would use: Section 301 of the Trade Act of…

Maxime Marquette · Jun 20 · 34 min
FIELD REPORT: Spy Inside Taiwan's Air Force — 11 Years for Treason on Beijing's Behalf
Reportage· No. 17

FIELD REPORT: Spy Inside Taiwan's Air Force — 11 Years for Treason on Beijing's Behalf

He was not wearing the enemy's uniform. He was wearing the Republic of China's. Chang Ming-che, a former colonel at Taiwan's Air Force Academy,…

Maxime Marquette · Jun 20 · 32 min
ANALYSIS: Xi Changes Tactics — Fewer Jets Near Taiwan, More Diplomatic and Maritime Strangulation
Analysis· No. 4

ANALYSIS: Xi Changes Tactics — Fewer Jets Near Taiwan, More Diplomatic and Maritime Strangulation

The warplane count fell by half, but the pressure on Taiwan has never been more systematic. Xi Jinping abandoned visible provocations for an invisible…

Maxime Marquette · Jun 20 · 37 min

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