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Animosities will deepen Japan-South Korea trade spat

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JAPAN/SOUTH KOREA

A lengthy meeting on July 12 failed to resolve the dispute. Tokyo may activate a much wider range of export restrictions later this month, when Seoul will also bring a complaint…

French riots have potential to cause long-term effects

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FRANCE

The riots appeared to abate and then almost cease on the nights of July 1 and 2 but the situation remains extremely tense and authorities fear that a new escalation is possible.

New Canadian party will launch next week

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CANADA

Canada’s opposition federal Conservative Party splintered on August 23, when Bernier left, citing irreconcilable differences with the party as it has developed under leader Andrew…

Rising China’s greatest risks lie close to home

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CHINA

Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam, the Koreas and the large ethnic Chinese populations of South-east Asia are the only societies with which China shares cultural affinity. Yet it is these…

Key rift is growing threat to stability in Philippines

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PHILIPPINES

Furthermore, former President Duterte threatened the secession of the southern Mindanao island, the Duterte family’s political stronghold, if Marcos proceeds with plans to amend…

Russia's neighbours must adapt to hosting migrants

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RUSSIA

Fear of being called up has driven men to leave Russia by multiple routes. Kazakhstan and Georgia are popular destinations, reached overland. States that traditionally provided…

Iran and Turkey will compartmentalise relations

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IRAN/TURKEY

As the new US administration seeks to re-engage with Iran, both Washington and Ankara have launched negotiations with Tehran's enemy Saudi Arabia. Iran and Turkey have major…

Japan-South Korea disputes will reshape supply chains

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JAPAN/SOUTH KOREA

The two countries have imposed mutual export controls this year amid a dispute over reparations for damage inflicted by Japan during the Second World War. Their confrontation…

Financial stability fears rise as ‘everything’ rallies

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INTERNATIONAL

There are fears of a bubble reminiscent of the 1990s dot-com mania. The froth is most apparent in US stock markets, where retail traders are wielding increasing influence…

Pragmatism wins in Ukraine-Russia gas talks

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UKRAINE/RUSSIA

The transit contract is for five years and could potentially allow direct supplies to Ukraine itself. Crucially, Russia's Gazprom has agreed to make a payment towards court awards…