Отражает ли подъем Китая закат концепции «конца истории»?
Подъем и упадок общества можно оценивать по уровню развития его публичной интеллектуальной среды. В прошлом столетии Соединенные Штаты обладали выдающимися мыслителями, такими как Уолтер Липпманн и Ханна Арендт, чьи фундаментальные труды, ориентированные на образованную аудиторию, сохраняют актуальность и сегодня. Современных же деятелей, таких как Фрэнсис Фукуяма и Сэм Харрис, в будущем могут изучать скорее как продукт своего времени. Показательным примером является их недавний подкаст, получивший широкую виральную известность.
Has China just ended the end of history?
You can perhaps judge the rise and decline of a society by the quality of its public intellectuals. In the last century, the United States had some genuinely great thinkers such as Walter Lippmann and Hannah Arendt who addressed a literate public while producing enduring works that can still be read today with great benefit.Now you have people like Francis Fukuyama and Sam Harris who may be studied in the future more as a symptom of their society. A podcast between the two last month went viral...
Президент Украины Владимир Зеленский и советник президента РФ Юрий Ушаков подтвердили достижение договоренностей о трехдневном перемирии и обмене пленными.
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire
— President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Yuri Ushakov, President Vladimir Putin's foreign affairs adviser, both confirmed the agreement for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners.
Бывший лидер оппозиции, одержавший крупную победу на выборах, приступает к управлению страной. Ему предстоит реформировать политическую систему, которую его предшественник называл «нелиберальной демократией».
Peter Magyar Prepares to Take Over as Hungary’s Leader From Viktor Orban
— The former opposition leader, who won a landslide election, now faces the formidable job of dismantling what his predecessor called an “illiberal democracy.”
Девятимесячный макака по имени Панч продолжает привлекать десятки тысяч посетителей в небольшой японский зоопарк.
Punch, the Lonely Monkey Who Drew Crowds to a Small Japan Zoo, Is Growing Up. He’s Still a Star.
— The macaque, now 9 months old, has been attracting tens of thousands of visitors to a small Japanese zoo. He ignores the attention.
В центре обсуждения — вопросы торговли, ИИ и Тайваня, но эксперты не ждут прорывных решений.
Why the Trump-Xi Summit Matters, Even if Little Seems to Come of It
— The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest.
Сокращение масштабов мероприятия из-за угроз безопасности подчеркивает невозможность изоляции Москвы и других городов от войны.
A Less Muscular Victory Day Parade Shows Putin’s Growing Vulnerability
— The event, shrunken because of security fears, adds to a sense that Moscow and other cities can no longer be insulated from the war.
Рост военной мощи Китая сопровождается растущим недоверием Си Цзиньпина к назначенным им военачальникам.
How China’s Leader Lost Faith in His Generals
— Xi Jinping spent 13 years building a military to rival that of the United States. But the stronger the Chinese forces grew, the less he trusted the generals he had handpicked to run them.
Многие лоялисты прежнего режима начали уходить из своих должностей на фоне заявлений будущего премьер-министра.
In Hungary, Viktor Orban Loyalists Jump Ship
— Peter Magyar, the incoming prime minister, has promised to push out “puppets of the old regime.” Many are jumping first.
Два оператора аренды беспилотных велосипедов борются за рынок Гонконга, предлагая пользователям различные функциональные возможности.
2 bike-sharing apps vie for Hong Kong riders amid industry’s roller coaster development
— Over the past year, retired economist Thomas Yuen Wai-kee has used shared bikes operated by Locobike and Helloride a few times each month to go on leisure rides in Hong Kong.So far the 62-year-old, a former assistant economics professor with Hong Kong Shue Yan University, has enjoyed their services, saying the two dockless shared bike operators offer different experiences.“Locobike provides more support on local trips, such as a map and recommendations. Since it is local, it looks more...
Совместные учения Balikatan завершились масштабными ракетными пусками в северной части Филиппин. В маневрах приняли участие вооруженные силы США, Японии и Филиппин.
Balikatan 2026: US, Japan, Philippines flex military muscle amid China tensions
— It took less than six minutes for Japan’s Type 88 missile to find its mark, a decommissioned Philippine warship 75km (47 miles) off the coast of Ilocos Norte.The US-made Tomahawk took rather longer to hit its target, some 630km (390 miles) away.It was, analysts say, a pointed display of resolve: Japanese, American and Filipino troops bringing this year’s Balikatan joint exercises to a thunderous close with a volley of missiles fired from sites in the far northern Philippines.The Tomahawk...
Компания Trump Media столкнулась с очередным циклом крупных финансовых потерь и рассматривает возможность выделения соцсети Truth Social.
Truth Social owner Trump Media reports another round of drastic multimillion-dollar losses
— The president’s company is considering spinning off its signature Truth Social network
Мужчина осужден за убийство и расчленение 68-летней женщины, совершенное в 2022 году.
Elderly New York man convicted of third killing
— An 87-year-old man found guilty of the 2022 murder and dismemberment of a 68-year-old woman has already served two separate prison terms for earlier killings.
25-летний колумбийский репортер Матео Перес найден мертвым после того, как пропал без вести в начале мая.
Journalist found dead in Colombia's conflict zone
— Mateo Perez, a 25-year-old Colombian reporter, reportedly went missing on May 5 after being detained by guerrilla members at a roadblock.
Череда убийств высокопоставленных российских деятелей усилила беспокойство Владимира Путина за свою безопасность. Эксперты же предупреждают, что реальная угроза может исходить изнутри страны.
The fear behind the fanfare: Putin’s paranoia amid Victory Day celebrations
— A series of assassinations of top Russian figures has left Putin fearing for his life, but experts warn that the real threat could be far closer to home
Власти Индонезии возобновили поисково-спасательную операцию на острове Халмахера. В списках пропавших числятся двое граждан Сингапура и один гражданин Индонезии.
2 Singaporeans, 1 Indonesian still missing after Mount Dukono eruption
— Indonesian authorities resumed their search on Saturday for three hikers missing after Mount Dukono erupted on the island of Halmahera, a rescue official said.At least 100 rescuers, military and police personnel, as well as two thermal drones, were deployed to find the two Singaporeans and one Indonesian, said Iwan Ramdani, the head of the local rescue agency.Survivors have told police that three people, including two Singaporeans, died in Friday’s eruption, local police chief Erlichson...
В ходе атаки американских военных на судно в восточной части Тихого океана погибли два человека, один выжил.
Pentagon says 1 survivor after latest strike on alleged drug boat kills 2
— The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
Прекращение деятельности компании Spirit усиливает опасения по поводу подорожания перелетов.
Spirit exit likely to lead to higher U.S. airfares, experts say
— Spirit's shutdown has added to worries about higher airfares, as ticket prices already rise over soaring jet fuel costs due to the Middle East war.
Китайский экспорт продемонстрировал устойчивость в апреле, превысив прогнозы аналитиков, несмотря на рост стоимости логистики и энергоносителей.
China trade growth resilient in April despite Hormuz crisis inflating costs
— China’s export sector showed resilience last month, even as the Strait of Hormuz crisis showed little sign of abating after driving up energy and shipping costs.The value of China’s exports rose in April by 14.1 per cent, year on year, to US$359.44 billion, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Saturday. The reading was above the 6.96 per cent growth forecast compiled by financial data provider Wind.Meanwhile, the value of imports grew by 25.3 per cent last...
Решение властей досрочно завершить занятия вызвало протесты среди учителей и родителей.
Mexico to shorten school year due to World Cup, summer heat
— Mexican authorities announced a decision to end the academic year earlier than planned because of the World Cup and a heat wave. But the decision sparked backlash from parents' groups and teachers.
Вашингтон ждет решения Тегерана относительно инициативы по организации переговоров для завершения конфликта.
Iran war: US expecting Tehran's response to proposed deal
— President Donald Trump said Washington was expecting an answer from Tehran over a proposed deal to set up talks to end the war by Friday night. Follow live.
Эсминцы японского класса «Могами» являются основным претендентом на роль новых боевых кораблей для Королевского военно-морского флота Новой Зеландии.
Why Japan’s Mogami-class warship is winning over New Zealand
— Japan’s Mogami-class destroyer appears to be pulling ahead in the race to become the next generation of warships for the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), in what would be another major deal for Japan’s defence industry just weeks after Tokyo announced it was lifting its long-held ban on weapons exports.Under its 2025 Defence Capability Plan, the government in Wellington has committed to replacing its two ANZAC-class frigates – launched in the early 1990s – with more capable, modern warships.The...