Category: Geopolitics
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Rift in US-Europe ties?
German Chancellor Angela Merkel recently met with Russian President Putin and the two leaders agreed on key issues including the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline and the..
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China turns to Russia
China’s powerful new vice-president Wang Qishan will visit Russia and Belarus starting this week, China’s foreign ministry said on Monday (May 21), his first overseas trip..
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US makes demands of Iran
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a recent speech has threatened Iran with “the strongest sanctions in history” if the nation does not comply with 12 demands..
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Sochi Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Russian President Putin for informal talks on 21st May. The two leaders reportedly discussed security trends in the Asia-Pacific..
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Mining in the Himalayas?
Recent media reports have claimed that Beijing has invested in mining projects in the Northern Himalayas after the discovery of valuable minerals. This could reportedly increase..
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An end to the trade war?
US and China have declared a truce in the ongoing trade dispute between the two countries. However, it should be noted that as the commitments made..
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China and the Iran nuclear deal
The Iranian ambassador to China, Ali Asghar Khaji has said that China has a “positive role” in upholding the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA). Khaji also warned that Iran could consider..
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Tackling South China Sea
Philippines has stated it has “serious concerns” regarding China and the South China Sea. The country’s government has noted that it is particularly worried about..
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Iraq election results
Anti-US and Iran Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr saw a major victory in Iraq’s recent parliamentary elections. His bloc won 54 seats. Meanwhile, current Prime..
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Russia-India ties in a changing world
Indian Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to meet President Putin on May 21st in Sochi. This meeting comes weeks after Putin was sworn in for another 6-year term..