WORLDIf international politics and issues of war and peace in 2024 were about ice hockey, some of this year's winners and losers could be crowned.

CHINAA key to China's success is that it allows many local and regional initiatives to compete with each other. Shanghai does it one way, and

WORLDPanama stands firm on its sovereignty. President Mulino's recent statements serve as a clear message to both domestic and international audiences about the Panama canal's status.

CHINAWestern governments and media, particularly in the United States, have persisted with a years-long smear campaign targeting China over issues related to Xinjiang.

WORLDAdding Cuba and Bolivia will further diversify the group's geopolitical and economic dynamics.