Asia-Pacific
Thanks to Trump, Russia's own 'pivot to Asia' is bearing fruit
Moscow is taking advantage of the opportunities unleashed by the Iran war's impact on the ASEAN states
June 26, 2026
Moscow is taking advantage of the opportunities unleashed by the Iran war's impact on the ASEAN states
Prudence has been replaced by confidence that conflict can be precisely managed. Nowhere is that more evident than in the European approach to Russia.
Neither Kyiv nor Washington would benefit if Trump agrees to hand over the intellectual property for the state-of-the-art interceptors
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
