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Despite NATO worries, China-Russia axis unlikely

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RUSSIA/CHINA

In a new Strategic Concept unveiled in June, NATO said for the first time that Beijing presents "systemic challenges" to the international order and expressed concern about its…

South Ossetia border with Georgia will stay tense

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GEORGIA/RUSSIA

Controversial moves to mark the South Ossetia border.

French role in EU nuclear defence will be limited

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FRANCE

France is the only EU country to possess nuclear weapons, while several others host US nuclear weapons under a NATO nuclear-sharing scheme. Macron has not provided detail…

EU reserve forces will focus on supporting roles

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EU

European reserve forces.

UK and EU trade deals will be key priorities for India

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INDIA

Earlier this month, he visited Germany, Denmark and France. India has drawn closer to both the United Kingdom and the EU in recent years amid shared concerns over China’s growing…

Russia can expect only limited Chinese assistance

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RUSSIA/CHINA

China's leadership has offered Russia general expressions of support given the adversities it faces, but this falls far short of wholehearted backing for its war in Ukraine…

Fear of Russia mutes South Caucasus responses

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CAUCASUS

Georgia's evolving position on the conflict has been confused: a refusal to support sanctions followed by a sudden application for EU membership. Armenia's moral qualms are…

Armenia will avoid severing ties with Russia

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ARMENIA

Relations with Moscow have become even more strained since the September 2023 fall of Nagorno-Karabakh, compounding the shock caused by Russia failing to protect Armenia from…

Russia will exploit tension but will not encourage war

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RUSSIA

Russia maintains a delicate balance in the Middle East, preserving a close relationship with Shia-majority Iran and a security presence in neighbouring Syria while seeking…

Georgia will face serious obstacles to EU membership

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GEORGIA

Georgia officially embarked on the path to EU membership along with Ukraine and Moldova shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Despite Tbilisi not meeting the…