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Fear of Russia will drive Belarus's defence policy

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BELARUS

The events in Crimea and Donbas have demonstrated Russia's willingness to use military force to influence neighbouring states. Recent months have seen growing disputes between…

US midterms will limit Venezuela policy options

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VENEZUELA/US

To date, Venezuela has been among a number of countries placed on the political and diplomatic back burner by the United States. This risks damaging US economic and security…

Russia's African reach will be limited despite summit

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AFRICA

This second Russia-Africa Summit secured continent-wide representation. Among the highlights were promises by Russian President Vladimir Putin to write off some USD23bn in African…

Ukraine’s war recovery will need more external funding

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UKRAINE/INT

Co-organised by the UK and Ukrainian governments, the conference concentrated on Ukraine’s economic stabilisation and recovery from the effects of war. A follow-up to URC2022 held…

India and Central Asian states will boost cooperation

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INDIA/CENTRAL ASIA

The Central Asian leaders were due to be chief guests at India’s Republic Day celebrations a day earlier, but Delhi cancelled that plan in view of the latest surge in COVID-19…

Asian summits highlight contrasting trajectories

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ASIA

Indonesia hosted the 43rd ASEAN summit and related events, including the 18th East Asia Summit (EAS). India held its first-ever G20 summit. ASEAN’s chairmanship now passes to…

Central Asia faces debt risk alongside Silk Road gains

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CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asian gains and risk from the Belt and Road Initiative

Georgian election win shapes politics of 2020 polls

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GEORGIA

Claims of irregularities tarnished the second-round election won on November 28 by Salome Zurabishvili, backed by the ruling Georgian Dream-Democratic Georgia (GDDG) party. Ahead…

US-Russian talks offer uncertain path to de-escalation

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RUSSIA/US

The December 7 virtual summit between Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin was an attempt to reduce the risk of imminent conflict. The results, including an agreement to…

Emirati foreign policy will draw strong criticism

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

The conflict has created tensions between the UAE’s leaders and Arab public opinion. Over the longer term, the country’s assertive foreign policy has also drawn criticism from its…