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A discussion of geopolitical trends from history and today.

geopolitics (jē″ō-pŏl′ĭ-tĭks) noun

The study of the relationship among politics and geography, demography, and economics, especially with respect to the foreign policy of a nation.

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Indonesia to launch China-funded high-speed rail, first in Southeast Asia (www.channelnewsasia.com)
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Indonesia is set to launch Southeast Asia's first high-speed railway on Monday (Oct 2), a delayed multibillion-dollar project backed by China that will cut travel between the capital Jakarta and another major city by hours.

The Chinese-made bullet train named "Whoosh" is built to take more than 600 people to and from Jakarta and the Javan city of Bandung in 45 minutes and is part of China's Belt and Road infrastructure initiative.

President Joko Widodo has lauded the project for the fast ride it will provide between the two cities on Indonesia's most populous island Java, and he will inaugurate it on Monday, according to local media reports, citing officials.

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