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China-Japan economic complementarity will deepen

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CHINA/JAPAN

Competition between Japanese and Chinese companies in the global market is increasing, but their bilateral trade reveals that the division of labour and economic interdependence…

Sea route and energy are key to Russia's Arctic vision

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RUSSIA

Russian Arctic update.

ASEAN will struggle for cohesion on key issues

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ASEAN

At the conclusion of the meeting, a customary statement was issued by the bloc’s chair, which this year is Vietnam. Among other points, the statement confirmed establishment of a…

Morocco will use migration to buy EU political support

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MOROCCO/EU

Outlook for EU-Morocco ties.

Institutional rivalry hinders Tunisian security

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TUNISIA

The agreement is a signal of deepening military ties between Tunisia and Western governments. Foreign military assistance has been vital in improving Tunisia’s counterterrorism…

Mauritius oil spill will have wide-ranging effects

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MAURITIUS

Around 1,000 tonnes of heavy oil and diesel leaked from the vessel earlier this month, endangering coastal wildlife and livelihoods, and a protected wetlands area. While most of…

Modest Russian arms plan may dictate defensive posture

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RUSSIA

Cruise missiles are prioritised in Russia's rearmament programme to 2027, which is otherwise constrained by the prospect of only modest economic growth, making sustained high…

Macri faces conflicting pressures in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

Although styled as the more 'business-friendly' candidate, Macri will face numerous challenges in making rapid macroeconomic changes, despite the need to do so. Since 2003, when…

Australia mining exports seek less dependence on China

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AUSTRALIA

In 2020, China’s trade sanctions cost the Australian economy AUD19bn (USD14.5bn), with coal exports hit particularly hard. Iron ore exports have largely escaped sanctions so far…

'Green' regulations will make extractives R&D leaders

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INTERNATIONAL

The impact of environmental regulations on the extractive sector.