Michael Bluhm

Michael Bluhm

Michael Bluhm is a senior editor with The Signal.
02
Oct

Note: ‘Illegal ideologies’

‘Illegal ideologies’ | On September 26, a court in Hong Kong sentenced two journalists, Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam, for “conspiring
1 min read
01
Oct

Note: The most dangerous place in the world

The most dangerous place in the world. A month ago, a Chinese coast-guard ship rammed into one from the Philippines,
1 min read
01
Oct
The Chinese armada

The Chinese armada

Why are so many military confrontations happening in the South China Sea? Isaac B. Kardon on Beijing’s offshore strategy for a new international order.
8 min read
26
Sep

Note: Stuck in a moment

Stuck in a moment. Since the 1980s, China’s economy has grown more than any other in the world—but
1 min read
26
Sep
Can’t get out of it

Can’t get out of it

What’s wrong with China’s economy? Victor Shih on the major reckoning facing the government in Beijing.
10 min read
18
Sep

Note: A waiting game in Tehran

A waiting game in Tehran. Speaking at a news conference with domestic and foreign journalists for more than two hours,
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17
Sep

Note: A question for the chatbot

A question for the chatbot. I expect you remember first hearing about ChatGPT-3 in late 2022. You might also remember
1 min read
17
Sep
The big spend

The big spend

What’s behind the growing skepticism about AI? Daron Acemoglu on excesses of enthusiasm, returns on investment, and the distinctive nature of human reasoning.
10 min read
11
Sep

Note: A tough call in the Arctic

A tough call in the Arctic. For months, Norway’s Port of Kirkenes has been negotiating with the Chinese state-owned
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10
Sep

Note: A big bet on the Russian border

A big bet on the Russian border. The Ukrainians stunned the world on the morning of August 6 by, of
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