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Iran-Russia rivalry for Syrian economic sway may grow

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IRAN/SYRIA

Iran has been looking to build up its business ties on the ground in Syria, and views access to trade infrastructure as a key component in its plans for an integrated trade and…

Russia will use CIS partners to conclude more FTAs

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CIS

Unprecedented Western sanctions have pushed Russia to seek new bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs). Moscow is moving fast to create a wide network of agreements with emerging…

China’s European partners will reassess 17+1 forum

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EUROPE/CHINA

China was keen to send aid, but the experience has nevertheless led to reassessments of China’s engagement with the network’s members, the tangible results and the management of…

Mexico will be a key player in US-China trade tensions

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MEXICO

However, it appears to have done so in no small part due to geopolitics rather than the strength of its own economy. Chinese investments and Mexican imports of Chinese products…

Central Asia faces debt risk alongside Silk Road gains

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CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asian gains and risk from the Belt and Road Initiative

Malaysia’s Anwar will step up diplomatic outreach

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MALAYSIA

During his trip, he also held a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Anwar has sought to reinvigorate Malaysia’s foreign policy since assuming office in November 2022…

India-Central Asia ties have tepid near-term prospects

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INDIA

Modi's goals include securing more energy imports, countering regional terrorism and improving ties with Moscow and, ideally, Beijing and Islamabad. India also wants full SCO…

EU economic security policy will strengthen

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EU

The proposals contain some new risk management processes, plus additional focus on dual-use exports and consideration of outward investment. Its significance lies less in the…

Belarus rushes to be part of Chinese trade initiative

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BELARUS/CHINA

Belarus is creating a new role and identity for itself by hosting a large industrial park, a joint project with China and a key component of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative…

ASEAN-Australia relations will grow

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ASEAN/AUSTRALIA

Besides a leaders’ plenary and retreat, there were events linked to four thematic tracks: business; climate and clean energy; maritime cooperation; and emerging leaders…