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Mass South-east Asian shift towards China is unlikely

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Chinese officials later clarified that no formal agreement had been reached, while both countries still claim the shoal. Nonetheless, the visit, in which Duterte repeated his…

Indian investment in Sri Lanka will proceed slowly

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INDIA/SRI LANKA

India's plans to invest in projects in Sri Lanka.

India and Iran will develop ties within constraints

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INDIA/IRAN

Jaishankar was visiting Iran for the second time in a month, having stopped over on his way to Russia on July 7. Delhi and Tehran have long had good relations, but ties have been…

Iraqi Kurdish ambitions could benefit Russia vs Turkey

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TURKEY/IRAQ

Turkey has long been the key player in Iraqi Kurdistan's oil and gas sector, facilitating oil exports and offering gas transit. However, the Kurdish referendum, coupled with…

Kuwaiti-Iraqi tensions will fester

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KUWAIT

Meanwhile, Kuwaiti MP Marzouq al-Ghanem on October 16 submitted a petition for parliament to discuss the country’s regional challenges, including developments related to Khor…

Moscow will press Arctic claims with law and military

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RUSSIA

Russia's Arctic strategy.

Russia wins most from Caspian deal despite concessions

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CIS

Unpicking the Caspian Sea convention.

Kenya-Tanzania tensions will simmer

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KENYA/TANZANIA

The trade disputes are emblematic of the difficult relationship between Nairobi and Dodoma, which has been aggravated in recent years by mutual recriminations alleging…

Mexico expropriation risk may rise as AMLO term ends

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MEXICO

The move was not altogether unexpected, with the energy ministry having previously hinted it was possible. It nevertheless feeds concerns that the outgoing administration of…

Russian exports to China will rise as investment lags

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RUSSIA/CHINA

Russia's deepening ties with China over the last four years reflect Moscow's isolation from the West. Despite Moscow's efforts, the pace of Chinese investment in Russia has been…