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How Moscow’s wartime alliance with Pyongyang is redrawing the map of Northeast Asian power
For decades, the default assumption in Asian geopolitics was simple: if you wanted to understand North Korea, you watched Beijing. China was the lifeline,...
Russia and Syria Discuss New Role for Military Bases After Assad Era
Russia said it is in discussions with Syria over a possible "reformatting" of its military facilities in the country, signaling a potential adjustment to...
Xi Visit Strengthens China North Korea Ties Amid Shifting Regional Alliances
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a high profile two day visit to North Korea, with both Beijing and Pyongyang portraying the trip as a...
China and North Korea Deepen Strategic Ties as Xi Visits Pyongyang
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un agreed to strengthen cooperation in politics, trade, culture, and diplomatic coordination during Xi's...
Xi Declares “New Starting Point” in North Korea Ties
China’s President Xi Jinping has described relations with North Korea as entering a “new historical starting point” ahead of his arrival in Pyongyang for...
Xi Jinping’s Possible North Korea Visit Signals China’s Bid for Diplomatic Control
Reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea next week are significant not because the visit itself is surprising, but because of...
Turkey Pushes NATO Unity Ahead of Major Alliance Summit in Ankara
Turkey will urge NATO members to reaffirm the alliance’s unity and strategic cohesion during the upcoming NATO leaders summit scheduled to take place in...
China Russia Summit Shows Strong Political Ties but No Breakthrough on Energy Deals
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held high level talks in Beijing where both leaders praised the strength of their strategic...
Xi and Putin Strengthen China Russia Partnership With Energy and Trade in Focus
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing for high level summit talks focused on expanding strategic cooperation, trade, and...
Xi Hosts Putin as China Projects Stability Amid Global Tensions and Energy Uncertainty
Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing to host Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing just days after former United States President Donald Trump completed...