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Taiwan focus is on defence and third force politics

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TAIWAN

The arms will be taken directly from US stockpiles. China is the central factor in campaigning for Taiwan’s 2024 presidential elections. However, a strong showing by a third-party…

Focus of Taiwan-China diplomatic contest will change

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TAIWAN/CHINA

Taiwan's 'diplomatic contest' with China.

US Cannabis advocates will back Democrats

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UNITED STATES

The move follows Biden’s 2020 campaign pledge to reform cannabis policy and a policy review by the federal Health and Human Services Department commissioned in 2022. Biden…

Czech-US security and defence ties will grow

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CZECH REPUBLIC

This DCA, facilitated by a change of government in Czechia, is part of US efforts to reinforce NATO’s eastern flank in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine. It will deepen ties in…

US allies will worry about Trump's Asia policies

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UNITED STATES

Democrats and Republicans largely share the assessment that China poses the greatest challenge to US interests globally. The Biden administration retained Trump’s strong tariff…

Some Democrats want Biden to do more for Palestinians

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UNITED STATES

Although the Democratic Party remains broadly supportive, Israel can no longer assume unconditional support from Democratic politicians amid growing disagreements between…

Turkey will face a long-term refugee problem

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TURKEY

The EU has committed billions of euros to help Turkey deal with the impact of those refugees, but EU auditors said on April 24 that they could not determine the impact of that…

New sanctions will return US-Russia ties to old ire

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US/INT

The White House has indicated that President Donald Trump will sign the legislation authorising the new measures, despite the fact it limits presidential discretion to waive the…

Belarus leader will cling on despite Russian pressure

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BELARUS

Lukashenka's comments reflect his refusal to heed strong Russian hints that his position is in difficulties. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's recent trip to Minsk was ostensibly a…

Wary Gulf states will struggle for consensus on Iran

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GULF STATES/IRAN

European-backed negotiations in Vienna to bring the United States and Iran back into compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal have changed the…