Asia-Pacific
Don't be fooled by the new China-North Korea love fest
Despite a warm summit between Xi and Kim, there are still significant strategic gaps between the two countries
June 19, 2026
Despite a warm summit between Xi and Kim, there are still significant strategic gaps between the two countries
A serious attempt to end the war means shifting focus from territory, making realistic promises, and bringing all parties to the table
The time is ripe for European leaders to set aside the self-licking summits and get in the room with the US, Ukraine, and Russia
They were internationalized — the West vs Russia — but the results also underscored that becoming a bridge between the two is the only sure way forward
During its annual forum in St. Petersburg, the Russian president was keen to show that Moscow was back as a major economic and geopolitical player
President Zelensky and his entourage now say securing a deal within six months is ‘realistic’
