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Indispensable, Not Aligned: How Turkey Turned Western Retreat into Leverage
Two Shields Over One Country
Late on Wednesday, Turkey's parliament began ratifying a treaty that commits NATO's second-largest army to the defence of Saudi Arabia....
Why Is Putin Sending His Envoy to Washington After Trump’s Midterm Defeat?
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev is visiting Washington for the first time since the US midterm elections, in a move that...
Can China Benefit From Trump’s Midterm Defeat in US Trade and Taiwan Disputes?
Donald Trump’s weakened political position following the Republican Party’s midterm defeat could give China greater leverage in negotiations with Washington. However, Beijing may view...
Will Democrats’ Midterm Victory Change US Arms Sales to Taiwan?
Taiwan expects continued bipartisan support in the United States for its defence capabilities despite the Democrats' victories in the midterm elections, although uncertainty remains...
Security Guarantees for Russia: The Concession Hiding in Abu Dhabi
On 10 and 11 November, negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States will meet in Abu Dhabi for a second round of US-mediated...
The $47 Billion Bill for “America First”
The Pentagon’s latest cost estimate for the Iran war — $47.1 billion through mid-October — arrived on Capitol Hill this week just as lawmakers...
Could a New US-Iran War Derail Trump’s Artificial Intelligence Boom?
A renewed US military campaign against Iran could undermine one of President Donald Trump’s biggest economic priorities: maintaining America’s lead in artificial intelligence. While...
Can Iran and the US Reach a Deal Before the War Escalates Again?
Iran and the United States remain far from reaching an agreement to end their war, despite intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent a return to...
Russian Strike on Ukrainian Aid Distribution Centre Kills 31, Nearly 50 Missing
At least 31 people have been killed in a Russian airstrike on a school being used to distribute humanitarian aid in southeastern Ukraine, according...
Can Iran and the US Reach a Deal Before Military Escalation Resumes?
Iran and the United States remain far from an agreement to end their war, despite intensified diplomatic efforts to narrow differences and prevent a...