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BRICS will be increasingly relevant to South-east Asia

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

In June, Thailand became the first South-east Asian country to apply for membership. Several other regional states are interested in joining.

Nicaragua’s ties with Russia will continue to deepen

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NICARAGUA

This is the latest in a series of responses to increasing cooperation between Russia and Nicaragua. Russia’s financial struggles limit economic assistance for Nicaragua, but the…

Turkey’s space programme may prove too ambitious

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TURKEY

It was touted by Ankara as another step towards the realisation of ambitious goals for its space programme set by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in February 2021. Yet, despite…

China's influence in the South Caucasus will grow

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CAUCASUS

In April, the deputy minister of international relations of the Chinese Communist Party's Central Committee, Chen Zhou, visited Georgia to discuss bilateral relations. The trip…

Ankara eyes greater role in Africa

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TURKEY

It reflects Turkey’s ambition to position itself as a rising global player, offering an alternative to Western and Chinese influences in Africa.

Geopolitical cross-currents test Mongolian diplomacy

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MONGOLIA

While deepening ties with Western and Western-allied powers, Ulaanbaatar has managed to sustain positive relations with Beijing and Moscow and to cultivate good relations with…

US defence spending call may have limited impact

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US

The Commission, established by Congress to evaluate the Biden administration’s 2022 NDS, makes several major recommendations. The most significant is that the Pentagon should…

Eastern Europe’s gas deliveries are on shaky ground

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EASTERN EUROPE

With the current gas transit deal between Russia and Ukraine expiring at the end of the year, the event highlights the fragility of the region’s gas supply.

Russia’s African Corps will remain engaged in Mali

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RUSSIA

Tuareg rebels killed a large contingent of Russian fighters during the ambush in northern Mali. The men belonged to Russia’s African Corps, a group the Ministry of Defence created…