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The complete falling out of Russian-Japanese relations
Asia-Pacific

The complete falling out of Russian-Japanese relations

The effects of the Ukraine war and China tensions have short-circuited efforts to strengthen ties

The death of neutrality?
Global Crises

The death of neutrality?

As wars rage in Gaza and Ukraine, neutral states like Qatar struggle to chart an independent course

COP28: Will there be an honest stocktaking on climate?
Global Crises

COP28: Will there be an honest stocktaking on climate?

Our national security establishment needs to reorder its priorities … urgently.

Multi-country poll sees 'a la carte' world order
QiOSK

Multi-country poll sees 'a la carte' world order

Western values and leadership generally preferred over alternatives, but economic ties with China highly prized.

Will Xi-Biden meeting even happen?
Asia-Pacific

Will Xi-Biden meeting even happen?

Both sides can't stop themselves from trying to gain the edge and to manage the Great Power message.

Big Chill: Pressure builds among Russian, Western militaries in Arctic
Europe

Big Chill: Pressure builds among Russian, Western militaries in Arctic

Cooperation is out, great power competition is in.