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Strategic changes mean fresh New Zealand defence needs

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NEW ZEALAND

The statement commits the Labour-led coalition government at least to maintain, and possibly increase, New Zealand’s military capacity in response to the changing political and…

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…

Uighurs will spoil Turkey's China ties

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TURKEY/CHINA

Turkish-China relations.

Chances of US-Russian treaty extension look slim

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RUSSIA/US

The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) will expire next February unless Moscow and Washington agree an extension. The White House has proposed replacing it with a…

KwaZulu-Natal instability weakens South African state

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SOUTH AFRICA

The incarceration of former President Jacob Zuma sparked looting, destruction of critical infrastructure and denial of strategic communication routes. Inter-communal…

Canberra may find submarine deal hard to sell at home

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AUSTRALIA

Australia is launching a diplomatic campaign to allay regional unease over the acquisition, which has been strongly denounced by Beijing. The government must also ensure support…

Germany’s defence shift will face immediate obstacles

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GERMANY

The changes, which shocked Scholz's coalition partners, promise a major shift in Germany's strategic posture, with more military capability and a stress on building Europe's hard…

China will not accept 'competitive neutrality'

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CHINA

State-owned enterprise reform in China.

Slovene premier's fall might end privatisation policy

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SLOVENIA

The challenge to Slovenia's privatisation programme.

Government may struggle to find buyers for Air India

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INDIA

The airline is set to be privatised through strategic disinvestment, whereby a new minority shareholder can manage it. India’s flag carrier has in recent years incurred heavy…