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Interviews

'Prepared for any kind of war’

Sergio Grassi, from Beijing, on the Chinese National People’s Congress, the trade conflict with the US and rising defense spending

picture alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS | Alexander Nemenov

Foreign and security policy

Security as currency

Russia and China are vying for influence in Central Asia, turning alliances and trade into a high-stakes game of power and competition

By Eldaniz Gusseinov

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Economy and ecology

China’s EV-olution

As the Chinese electric vehicle market advances, European carmakers face increasing pressure. Simply adding more trade barriers won’t fix the issue

By Konstantin Kladensky

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Economy and ecology

A warning to Trump

China’s export ban on high-tech metals shows Beijing is ready for a trade war with the new US administration. Will Europe be caught in the middle?

By Yun Schüler-Zhou

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Foreign and security policy

New wings, old woes

Faced with numerous security threats, Indonesia’s new President Prabowo is putting his faith in drones. But that alone won’t be enough

By Pieter Pandie

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Democracy and society

When democracy stands alone

South Korean democracy has shown resilience but still faces huge challenges, and Yoon’s desperate act has merely added to his country’s troubles

By Christoph Heuser

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Foreign and security policy

Partners in crime

While North Korean troops are unlikely to be a game changer in the Russia-Ukraine War, their presence is already a major victory for Kim Jong-Un

By Tongfi Kim

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Foreign and security policy

Ready to talk business

Under Trump’s renewed presidency, uncertainty about global partnerships seems inevitable. Still, Asian players remain somewhat more optimistic

By Marc Saxer, Mirco Günther

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Democracy and society

Lost on democracy’s mountain pass

Nepal stands at a critical juncture in its democratic journey — what is missing is political will

By Natalia Figge, Chandra Dev Bhatta

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Foreign and security policy

Internal rifts, external pressures

As China and Russia vie for influence within the SCO, their strategies could either foster cooperation or deepen internal divisions

By Adil Sultan