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South Korea seeks security in manufacturing and trade

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SOUTH KOREA

Seoul wants to secure supply chains and open up markets for South Korean industry in nuclear power and rail as well as weapons. President Yoon Suk-yeol has been overseas this year…

Belarus will seek closer integration with Russia

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BELARUS

With both countries facing isolation from the West, Russia and Belarus are seeking to move closer together. The contact mechanisms of the Union State of Russia and Belarus are…

Iraqi Kurdish referendum will go ahead on time

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IRAQ

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) plans to hold the poll in all Kurdish-controlled areas of the country, including territories disputed with Baghdad. Although the vote is…

India-Saudi ties balance Iran, Pakistan relationships

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INDIA/SAUDI ARABIA

Delhi seeks a workable balance in relations with Saudi Arabia and Iran just as Riyadh pursues the same with India and Pakistan. This equilibrium is becoming increasingly difficult…

South Africa faces tough foreign policy balancing act

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SOUTH AFRICA

This is not the first time the three militaries have conducted such exercises, but this instance prompted significant criticism, coming as it did on the one-year anniversary of…

Algeria to build and diversify energy and other ties

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ALGERIA

Algeria’s traditional foreign policy of non-alignment has been tested by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It is performing a delicate balancing act, preserving close political and…

Lebanon’s energy hopes depend on Mideast integration

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MIDDLE EAST

Import-dependent Lebanon has faced acute energy shortages in recent months, reflecting poor infrastructure, unsustainable policies and a lack of hard currency. Leaders are…

India will be a major beneficiary of Iran deal

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INDIA

The impact of the Iran deal on India's energy sector.

Despite political headwinds, Qatar’s economy will grow

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QATAR

The fall, which is likely to prove temporary, broke a rising trend. Despite the freeze in relations between Doha and its neighbours, sizeable foreign assets have alleviated…

Nations will struggle to meet net zero emissions goals

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INTERNATIONAL

Progress towards net zero emissions.