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  American Democracy Versus Chinese Governance : The Ultimate Contest U.S. democracy is viewed as failing, while Chinese governance is seen as succeeding. And while Trump’s presidency may be a symptom of that trend, it’s not the cause. | By Kishore Mahbubani | The largest geopolitical contest ever seen in human history – the China-U.S. contest – will accelerate and gain momentum in the coming decades. As I documented in my book “Has China Won?” this contest is driven by deep structural forces. American and Chinese presidents may come and go, but the contest will continue – of this, there’s no doubt. What is doubtful is who will win: China or the United States? There’s also no doubt about the critical factor that will determine the outcome of this contest. This was best spelled out by George Kennan way back in 1947 when he was advising his fellow Americans what would ultimately determine the outcome of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. He said that for the...

What will happen if Ottawa doesn’t buy American F-35 jets? ©The Daily Digest Canada could find itself in a difficult spot with Washington in the future if Ottawa decides to renege on a commitment to purchase American F-35 fighter jets, at least according to a new warning from the US Ambassador to Canada. The US may have to take over North American air defense ©The Daily Digest Canadians are likely to see American F-35 fighter jets operating in their airspace even if Ottawa opts for a different airframe to modernize the nation’s air force, US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra told CBC News during a recent interview. Washington will have to buy more F-35s to defend Canada ©The Daily Digest Hoekstra explained to the Canadian news outlet that if Canada does not buy the fighter jets it pledged to purchase from the United States, Washington would have to buy more of the advanced jets and use them in Canadian airspace. The latest worrying salvo from the Trump administration ©The Daily Digest The warni...

  How to Tell If You Have a Social Anxiety Disorder | July 8, 2025 by Kathryn Trudeau Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress It’s normal to experience occasional nervousness in social situations. For example, you might feel butterflies if you’re going on a first date, or if you have to give an important presentation at work. However, occasional nervousness isn’t the same thing as social anxiety disorder. With social anxiety disorder, everyday social situations can create stress and anxiety that disrupts your life. The good news is that social anxiety disorder (sometimes called social phobia) can be treated, but the first step is to get a proper diagnosis. So how do you know if you have social phobia? We’ve got the answers here. Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder , All of us experience uncomfortable emotions to some degree on a daily basis. This can include: Unease Apprehension Worry Nervousness With periodic stressors, the body only has episodic reaction to the stressors. It’s not on-going....