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Japan joining Five Eyes would mean tough compromises

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JAPAN

The possibility of Japan joining the alliance is now seriously discussed in Tokyo and the capitals of the Five Eyes members -- the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia…

Tough economic challenges await Taiwan president-elect

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TAIWAN

The election in January of Lai Ching-te as president signalled continuity in economic policy, and economic pressure from Beijing has to date had limited effect. However, Lai faces…

Pyongyang pivots as loyal ally of China and Russia

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NORTH KOREA

Besides Russia, only Syria has gone that far. This marks a major shift in Pyongyang’s posture. Long proudly non-aligned, it now stresses solidarity against the West. Its motives…

Prospects for climate change in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

US re-entry into the Paris Agreement will signal renewed climate engagement by Washington. Prospects for climate cooperation are better than they seemed a year ago, with net-zero…

Pyongyang provocations signal end of detente

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NORTH KOREA

It had threatened to do so during a fortnight of ever more violent rhetoric against South Korea and its president, spearheaded by supreme leader Kim Jong-un’s sister, Kim Yo-jong…

Multipartner military exercises may become flashpoints

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INTERNATIONAL

The exercise was described by NATO as a "show of force", while the Dutch foreign minister referred to it as "a warning" to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Multinational military…

North Korea may goad South Korea into limited conflict

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NORTH KOREA/SOUTH KOREA

Pyongyang claims to have tested a new nuclear-capable underwater drone -- Seoul is sceptical -- and North Korea’s foreign minister has visited Moscow. South Korean President Yoon…

EU may struggle to enforce social standards via trade

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EU

In 2020 the European Commission appointed a Chief Trade Enforcement Officer for the first time, signalling that Brussels is intent on enhancing its capacity to enforce standards…

Biden-Moon summit indicates a new realism in Seoul

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SOUTH KOREA

The first was Japan’s prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, in April. While this priority sends a clear signal to Beijing, in each case there was also a substantial bilateral and…

Prospects for US foreign policy in 2018

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PROSPECTS 2018

Prospects for US foreign policy in 2018.