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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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A familiar tragedy

The recent rebel offensive in Aleppo has shattered the Assad regime’s façade of stability. What does this mean for the future of the conflict?

By Hussam Baravi

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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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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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What does Trump’s election victory mean for Russia?

Moscow seems to be on the verge of getting what it wants. But there are actually few reasons for optimism in the Kremlin

By Tatiana Stanovaya

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New problems, old problems

Trump’s return to the White House signals a new chapter in US-Africa relations, fraught with both uncertainties but also potential opportunities

By Priyal Singh

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The fairytale of re-nationalisation

In today’s increasingly complex world, multilateralism is more crucial than ever — the G20 should take the lead in driving it forward

By Markus Engels

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With or without Trump

The US will continue to withdraw from multilateral institutions — regardless of the election outcome. Is Europe ready to fill the gap?

By Tim Heinkelmann-Wild

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Journalists under fire

Press freedom comes at a deadly price in Gaza. Europe cannot remain indifferent to the loss of so many

By Maja Sever

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From Kazan, with caution

The BRICS alliance promoted the Global South at its summit in Russia. The promise: to overcome Western hegemony

By Alexandra Sitenko