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Washington may eventually compromise with Pyongyang

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NORTH KOREA

North Korea's nuclear weapons programme.

Ukraine war hurts Russian interests in South-east Asia

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Russia has in recent years sought to increase its economic engagement with South-east Asia to circumvent Western sanctions and mitigate the risk of overdependence on China. Moscow…

Disagreement possible over pace of Myanmar-US policy

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MYANMAR/US

Outlook for US policy engagement with Myanmar as the US presidential transition nears.

Russian arms sales to South-east Asia will fall

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Russia is a relatively modest player in South-east Asia in terms of economic footprint, political influence and defence diplomacy. However, its arms sales to the region have…

Russia's ties with North Korea will grow stronger

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RUSSIA

Russian technology has advanced North Korea's satellite development. Russia is strengthening economic, diplomatic and cultural ties with North Korea, although UN sanctions are an…

Kim’s Russia visit may prove more show than substance

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NORTH KOREA/RUSSIA

Despite a strong military focus, both in Kim’s entourage and in terms of sites visited, no agreement was announced in any area.

Ukraine war will hasten Japan's defence reform

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JAPAN

Japan has followed the lead of the G7 countries in providing aid to Ukraine and imposing financial and trade sanctions on Russia. Japan's government and private sector are…

Vietnamese cooperation with Russia will have limits

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VIETNAM

The trip was part of a wider Russian strategy to circumvent Western sanctions by strengthening political, economic and military ties with Asian countries. Vietnam is an old friend…

Putin’s visit to China reveals economic limits

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RUSSIA

Both sides vowed to coordinate their responses to what they describe as a US-led policy ‘dual containment’ directed at Moscow and Beijing, strengthening the impression of a united…

Washington seeks dialogue to limit damage to ties

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CHINA/UNITED STATES

Washington is attempting to limit a further deterioration in relations ahead of its November elections, while simultaneously stiffening tariffs on China amid an expanding…