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Singapore’s new leader will likely face poll test soon

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SINGAPORE

In his swearing-in speech, he said “the more experienced ministers” would “provide continuity” but also warned that Singapore would be “vulnerable to external influences” pulling…

Trade disputes complicate integration in East Africa

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EAST AFRICA

However, in July, tensions resurfaced after Kenya increased fees on Ugandan fuel imports through Mombasa port, reigniting one of the core points of disagreement. Since 2023, there…

Pyongyang’s Beijing and Moscow ties will be complex

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NORTH KOREA/CHINA/RUSSIA

The PoE has since 2009 reported regularly on North Korea’s violations of UN Security Council (UNSC) sanctions. Beijing and Moscow are resisting an ineffective UN sanctions…

Poland’s policy on farm protests may shift after polls

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POLAND

The latest protests coincide with the Donald Tusk government’s first 100 days and scrutiny of his performance as prime minister. Most polls indicate continuing support for the…

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…

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…

DUP crisis threatens Northern Irish stability

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UNITED KINGDOM

Gavin Robinson has taken over on an interim basis, and will probably lead the party into the UK election later this year. The nature of Donaldson’s departure poses significant…

Chinese investment in the Gulf states will rise

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GULF STATES

Chinese businesses are building investment in countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), where they currently lag the United States, Europe and Japan. Renewable energy is a…

Saudi Aramco’s immediate focus will be on gas catch up

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SAUDI ARABIA

Aramco is doubling down on a strategy to become a major player in the global gas sector, with higher production at home and abroad, while boosting efforts to convert an…

Taipei will pursue independence indirectly

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TAIWAN

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te favours formal independence but has continued his predecessor's cautious policy for fear of triggering a war and alienating potential allies. He…