Iran’s launch of more than 300 drones and missiles towards Israel has major implications for geopolitics beyond the Middle East. The escalation highlights regional divides, changing attitudes towards the US and a shifting focus away from other conflicts.
China finds itself in need of its latest landmark reform as the urban-rural divide keeps growing and the broader economy is seeking new sources of growth. One possible solution is finding better uses for rural land and giving farmers the same legal rights as urban residents to rent, transfer or mortgage their land.