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Interviews

‘Indo-Pacific has been the buzzword for the past 5-10 years’

Shafiah Muhibat from Jakarta on Indonesia’s role in the world, the waning influence of ASEAN and foreign interests in the Indo-Pacific region

Reuters/Anushree Fadnavis

Foreign and security policy

A question of defence

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, India has sought to diversify its military suppliers. This may be a chance for a defence partnership with Germany

By Nithya Kochuparampil

Reuters/Fayaz Aziz

Foreign and security policy

Reshuffling the cards in Pakistan’s political crisis

The arrest of ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan has caused nationwide protests. In Pakistan’s opaque politics, this is business as usual

By Niels Hegewisch

Reuters/Thomas Peter

Foreign and security policy

‘How Beijing envisages a fundamental reform of the world order’

The National People's Congress in turbulent times: Sergio Grassi from Beijing on China's Global Security Initiative and relations with the US

By Sergio Grassi

Reuters/ Florian Gaertner

Foreign and security policy

How the EU can secure its position in Central Asia

The EU’s partnership with Central Asia is growing but limited ⁠— understanding the regional political context and geopolitical reality can change this

By Bakhrom Radjabov

Reuters/Daniel Munoz

Economy and ecology

Australia remains committed to coal

The Labor government is not willing to turn their backs on the almighty coal industry. But a low-carbon economy would actually pay off for Australia

By Barbara Barkhausen

Reuters/Kyodo

Foreign and security policy

2023 could be India's year

The current international situation offers a window of opportunity for India to step in and prove its role as one of the top global players

By Herbert Wulf

Reuters/ Aziz Karimov

Democracy and society

Iran’s growing influence in the South Caucasus

The war in Ukraine has led Moscow to turn away from the South Caucasus, throwing off the delicate geo-political balance in favour of Iran

By Rovshan Mammadli

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

Big promises but little substance

Repackaged deals and no concessions on the South China Sea dispute: The US could benefit from Marcos Jr.'s empty-handed return from Beijing

By Richard Heydarian

Reuters/ Artem Mikryukov

Foreign and security policy

A looming catastrophe in Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan has been blocking the vital Lachin Corridor, leaving the inhabitants of Karabakh’s shelves empty, supplies cut and hospitals on standby

By Narek Sukiasyan