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US-Gulf security alliance will weaken, but endure

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GULF STATES

His priorities include reducing their opposition to the nuclear deal with Iran, securing greater Gulf commitment to the fight against Islamic State group (ISG), and ending the…

UN speech shows Biden continuing to champion Ukraine

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UNITED STATES

He reasserted the US commitment to the liberal international order that had been challenged by his predecessor, Donald Trump. The president focused on the need for cooperation to…

Economic focus aids Eritrean diplomatic rehabilitation

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ERITREA

Eritrea's diplomatic re-engagement.

US election raises doubts over Japan-US alliance

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JAPAN

The implications for Japan of the US presidential election.

Guatemala anti-corruption protests will endure

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GUATEMALA

The move, which follows a series of contentious judicial appointments earlier in the year, has heightened concern over the state’s commitment to addressing corruption. President…

New US Africa policy needs investment support

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UNITED STATES

Promising more equal partnerships, wider diplomatic engagement and a values-first approach to countering democratic backsliding and authoritarianism, the new strategy promises a…

UK AI Summit will promote some global cooperation

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UK

It led to international commitments from major developing countries, and brought together US and Chinese governments, which have thus far sought to shape global AI principles…

Security frames Central African Republic's prospects

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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

The election of President Faustin Archange Touadera in February may start a transition away from a prolonged political crisis and associated insecurity. CAR still confronts…

Party priorities decide China’s public appointments

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CHINA

The systems through which officials rise, especially to key positions, and the reasons for their progression, reflect the Communist Party’s priorities and its approach to…

China’s influence in Africa will continue to grow

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CHINA/AFRICA

Although the minister’s tour included visits to several of the region’s Chinese-funded infrastructure mega-projects, Wang Yi was careful to cast these investments as just one…