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Japan will become a more formidable military power

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JAPAN

Two changes have attracted particular attention: a massive increase in defence spending and the acquisition of 'counterstrike' capability -- the ability to hit enemy launch sites…

Hypersonic weapons could jeopardise global security

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RUSSIA/US/CHINA

The threat to global security from developing hypersonic weapons.

Allies will seek reassurance from next US president

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UNITED STATES

Trump's statements on foreign policy have vexed the leaders of countries allied with the United States, particularly NATO members and in East Asia. Both Clinton and Trump have…

US Congress will leave Trump nuclear authority intact

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UNITED STATES

The standoff with North Korea has led the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to hold a hearing on the president’s authority to order a nuclear first strike. This is the first such…

Uzbekistan will seek more Chinese investment

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UZBEKISTAN

In late January, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid a state visit to China to seek greater investment and trade opportunities. Mirziyoyev’s visit is the culmination of years…

Prospects for Venezuela in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for Venezuela in 2019.

Prospects for US foreign policy in 2018

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PROSPECTS 2018

Prospects for US foreign policy in 2018.

EU foreign policy fragmentation will increase

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EU

Structural challenges to EU foreign policy.

Pyongyang finds few alternatives as China ties fray

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NORTH KOREA/CHINA

The outlook for China-North Korea foreign relations.

Unity on Ukraine is at risk in EU’s eastern members

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EU

Most eastern EU societies continue to support Ukraine in its fight for independence, back Western sanctions, the EU and NATO, and view Russia as a security threat, according to a…