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Big tablet for little money - Xiaomi Poco Pad M1 review

Big tablet for little money - Xiaomi Poco Pad M1 review

Budget star. | With its flicker-free 12.1-inch display, fast SoC, Dolby Atmos speakers, and large battery, the Poco Pad M1 offers impressive features at a relatively low cost. We evaluate the tablet's...

Feb 02, 2026 5 min read
Trump’s theology of trophy-hunting as applied to Iran

Trump’s theology of trophy-hunting as applied to Iran

Every country’s foreign policy, said a wise Asian leader many years ago, combines elements of theology with practical diplomacy. However, in today’s unpredictable world it can be hard to tell the diff...

Feb 01, 2026 5 min read
In Iran, don’t expect a Libya scenario

In Iran, don’t expect a Libya scenario

The Trump administration has fundamentally changed direction on Iran. US NATO Ambassador Matt Whitaker says the US will not try and force regime change in Iran. “We don’t want another Libya scenario,&...

Feb 01, 2026 5 min read
Goodbye dollar dominance, hello global financial anarchy

Goodbye dollar dominance, hello global financial anarchy

A week ago I wrote about the possibility that the world would pull its money out of the United States of America. I noted the rise in the price of gold as a sign that the world might be entering a tim...

Feb 02, 2026 5 min read
China’s fading power and prestige in South Asia

China’s fading power and prestige in South Asia

China sought to prove its capabilities through major projects in South Asia, but those same projects now challenge its image as a rising power. Over the past two decades, China has expanded its footpr...

Feb 02, 2026 5 min read