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A new line of geopolitical division

The most dangerous times come when the gap between the old hegemon and the new challenger shrinks. Then, the old rules of the game no longer apply

By Nickolay Kapitonenko

Reuters/Sputnik/Ilya Pitalev

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Is Europe ready to fill Russia’s vacuum in the Caucasus?

In the war with Azerbaijan, Armenia has always counted on Russia’s support — but deep frustration over the latter’s inaction is eroding existing trust

By Marcel Röthig

Tucker Carlson via X

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Exchanging glances: Serbia seduces illiberal America

As the US is seeking to improve its relations with Serbia, Belgrade is paying to clean up its image on the other side of the Atlantic

By Lily Lynch

Reuters/Tatyana Makeyeva

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The enemy of my enemy…

Russia is keen to cooperate with anyone with anti-Western policies – including the Taliban – just to claim that it’s not alone with its sentiment

By Ruslan Suleymanov

Reuters/Saudi Press Agency

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An unexpected match

Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia have many interests and policy objectives in common. But is it enough to create a strong and lasting partnership?

By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez

Reuters/Gianluigi Guercia

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Growth at all costs?

The choice to expand the BRICS might bring an end to the group as we know it

By Bhaso Ndzendze

Reuters

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Peace, African-style

As the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, it may be time for the West to take African peace efforts more seriously

By Philani Mthembu

Reuters/Sergei Bobylyov/TASS Host Photo Agency

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The race for the Global South

Major powers can no longer enforce their national interests unilaterally or against the will of countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America

By Alexandra Sitenko

Reuters/Michael Kappeler

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MINUSMA leaving Mali is no good news

The end of the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali has serious consequences — for the security in the region and for humanitarian engagement on the ground

By Christian Klatt

Reuters/Danish Siddiqui

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One summit amongst many

For India, the upcoming BRICS summit is just a sideshow — the most populous country on earth has larger ambitions

By Christoph P. Mohr