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East Asian trilateralism will survive disputes

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EAST ASIA

Beijing’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, last month cited racial solidarity as one motive. The China-Japan-South Korea ('CJK') trio may well reconvene soon nonetheless, initially at…

Xi's third term will see stronger state intervention

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CHINA

The outcomes further tighten the grip of the Communist Party and President Xi Jinping personally over the government and the private economy. Increased representation of delegates…

Brazil's China ties will be crucial but fractious

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BRAZIL

Following an election campaign marked by anti-Chinese rhetoric, the Bolsonaro administration appears to be softening its tone and embracing the prospect of continued close…

East African regional relations face a period of flux

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EAST AFRICA

This may have a profound effect on East Africa’s two main regional blocs -- the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the East African Community (EAC).

Russian dominance limits Eurasian bloc's prospects

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CIS

Two years on from its founding in 2015, the EEU has not created the expected boom in trade among member states, and is hampered by internal disagreements and persistent trade…