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US-Philippine patrols will have mainly symbolic value

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US/PHILIPPINES

Marcos has reversed predecessor Rodrigo Duterte’s China-leaning policy by seeking closer defence ties with the United States, a treaty ally of the Philippines. Washington is…

Central Asia's militaries will lag NATO and Russia

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CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asian militaries

Soft policy leaves Swedish krona open to attack

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SWEDEN

Macroeconomic outlook for Sweden.

China cannot disrupt Singapore-Taiwan military ties

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SINGAPORE/TAIWAN

Singapore has close political and economic ties with both Taiwan and China, despite its 'One China' policy. It also has a strong partnership with the United States, which views…

Myanmar’s military seek new foreign partners

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MYANMAR

Discussion included the Northern Alliance of four ethnic minority armed groups fighting the Tatmadaw in north-eastern Myanmar bordering China. The meeting exemplifies the…

Egypt’s National Dialogue is unlikely to bring reforms

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EGYPT

Hundreds of politicians, academics, experts and public personalities will attend the conference-like event, which is meant to discuss national action to help Egypt transition into…

Sadr will dominate Iraqi post-election politics

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IRAQ

Unpredictable populist Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr again emerged as the de facto leader of the largest single party. Kurdish and Sunni factions also saw significant shifts.

Eastern Europe's car industry faces tough challenges

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EASTERN EUROPE

The ban, a centrepiece of the EU’s ambitious plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, requires carmakers in Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland (the 'V4' countries…

Qatar will lean on core LNG strength post-boycott

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QATAR

Qatar is putting a massive planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) hike at the centre of its next phase of economic growth. This comes as relations with Gulf neighbours improve, and…

Beijing will make progress with Africa outreach

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CHINA

They were drawn from political parties that dominate the political landscape in six countries on the continent. Cadres learned about China’s experience as a developing country…