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Donald Trump’s forthcoming visit to Beijing in May follows trips by Canada’s Mark Carney, the UK’s Keir Starmer, and Germany’s Friedrich Merz. The agreements reached, says Dominika Remžová, reflect how economic structures shape each country’s China policy.

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Meet our Best Blog Prize winner

We are delighted to announce that Silvia Díaz Fernández has landed the 2025 Loop Best Blog Prize for her blog piece Metapolitical digital wars on gender, race, and queer life. The winning article forms part of The Loop's thriving 🌈 Gendering Democracy Series.

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Examine academic freedom in MENA

From political constraints to lived experiences of scholars at risk, our next webinar explores how academic freedom is shaped across the MENA region – and what role international networks can play in protecting it. Join us at 14:00 GMT on Wednesday 13 May.

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Save on methods courses in Kraków

The Methods School returns to our flagship General Conference this summer. Join us in Kraków for hands-on methods training, with access to Conference panels, plenary events, and networking with over 2,000 peers. Book now to save £55 with Early Bird rates.

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