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Kim’s Russia visit may prove more show than substance

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NORTH KOREA/RUSSIA

Despite a strong military focus, both in Kim’s entourage and in terms of sites visited, no agreement was announced in any area.

Japan's Kishida has limited scope to reset China ties

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JAPAN

Kishida's factional background within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) suggests a dovish orientation towards China.

US rhetoric outstrips North Korea policy options

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NORTH KOREA/US

The Trump administration has been keen to distinguish its nascent policy towards Pyongyang from that of former President Barack Obama. US officials have stated that Pyongyang…

Japan's diplomatic difficulties deepen on all sides

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JAPAN

Japanese foreign policy.

China-US relations will remain fraught

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CHINA/US

CHINA/US: Relations will remain fraught

China could seize Taiwan's outlying islands

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TAIWAN

They are difficult to defend and therefore a tempting target. Beijing might try to seize them as a way to frighten and demoralise Taiwan's government or as preparation for an…

Biden's new security strategy is centred on China

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UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES: National Security Strategy eyes China

Myanmar-China visit may warm ties, within limits

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CHINA/MYANMAR

CHINA/MYANMAR: Visit may warm ties, within limits

Germany’s coalition faces division on several fronts

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GERMANY

The three parties successfully negotiated a coalition agreement with a strong emphasis on modernising Germany’s economy. Throughout the negotiations, the parties presented a…

Fears of war with China will gain prominence in Taiwan

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TAIWAN

Cross-Strait relations.