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“ When a permanent member of the Security Council takes the opportunity to double-down on violating the U.N. Charter during the General Assembly with what feels like impunity, I would not say this strengthens the U.N.’s effectiveness. It reinforces its weakness as an enforcement body.”
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“ The war in Ukraine is a good example of growing authoritarianism. Ukraine was a functioning democracy, albeit a flawed one. When Putin couldn't get the country under control otherwise, he decided to invade it. The war should serve as a reminder: if we don't defend democracy, what will happen next?”
“ If President Biden plans to defend Taiwan, then he should make sure the U.S. military has the capability to do so. Rhetorical support that isn't backed up by real capabilities is unlikely to strengthen deterrence.”
“ There is a risk that the Chinese state may be able to amass data - whether it's genetic surveillance information or more traditional information about political opinions or activity through these systems.”
“ When a country decides to have elections and when it thinks about joining NATO, then the Kremlin engages all resources, considers which actors it has in a certain country.”
“ Given Chinese authorities' past history of harassing political opponents outside of China, the information available to this agent could negatively impact the safety and well-being of political activists around the world.”
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Chinese (Mandarin)
“ What I am disheartened by is, if you look at the major influencers on both sides and you’re sitting on the other side of the (political) fence, you would consider them to be voices that are divisive and potentially toxic.”
“ Moscow still today has a lot of ways to distribute money secretly through shell companies, think tanks or cryptocurrencies. There are plenty of possibilities.”
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French