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Foreign and security policy

NATO’s opportunity in the Indo-Pacific

Given the tensions in the Indo-Pacific, a co-operation between South Korea, Japan and NATO sends a message of deterrence and shared liberal values

By Taehun Lim

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Foreign and security policy

Turkey’s à la carte foreign policy

Turkey enters alliances or puts them on hold, strengthens or weakens them. While it might look like a big jumble, Erdoğan knows how to play his cards

By Henrik Meyer

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Economy and ecology

Japan’s nuclear turnaround

Faltering under the pressure of the global energy crisis Japan has given up its anti-nuclear power stance

By Tetsunari Iida

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

How China uses health diplomacy as a soft power tool

During Covid-19, China's 'first responder' narrative has taken root in many developing countries. The EU must also pursue a strategic health diplomacy

By Moritz Rudolf

Reuters

Democracy and society

Is Mongolia’s democracy here to stay?

Located between Russia and China, Mongolia took control of its foreign policy by becoming a democracy. Now, this democracy is under pressure

By Byambakhand Luguusharav

Reuters

Democracy and society

Coming together in times of crisis

How military conflicts and crises contribute to the consolidation of Kyrgyzstan's civil society

By Kasiyet Mamyrbayeva, Daria Gavrushchenko

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

Marcos Jr. is putting on a deceptive new front

Unexpectedly, the Philippines have realigned with the US and against Russia and China. Yet, it is doubtful that this strategic honeymoon can last

By Richard Heydarian

Reuters

Democracy and society

Women, Life, Freedom

After the murder of Mahsa Amini, a feminist revolution is putting pressure on the Iranian regime. It is high time for Europe to take a stance

By Bahar Oghalai, Shana R.

Reuters

Democracy and society

A Turkish playbook for fighting populism

While President Erdoğan pursues a fear-based strategy of polarisation, Turkey’s opposition parties forged an alliance with a message of reconciliation

By Seren Selvin Korkmaz

Reuters

Democracy and society

A humanitarian admissions programme for Afghans

One year after the Taliban seized power, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating. What Germany can do now to help Afghans

By Yana Gospodinova