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The war we aren’t watching

Rwanda isn’t in eastern DRC because of an immediate threat — it’s there for the long haul

By Kristof Titeca

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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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Wild new world

Trump ushers in a new era for the United Nations. There are possibilities to shape it

By Matthias Jobelius

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The UAE’s ever-expanding footprint in Africa

As Africa seeks fairer global partnerships, the United Arab Emirates is stepping in. But is it a friend, a competitor or something in between?

By Artur Frantz

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Trump’s Herculean task

Ending the Russia-Ukraine war won’t be that easy for the US president, but there are three reasons why he’d like to try anyway

By Nickolay Kapitonenko

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Vučić’s balancing act nears its end

Serbia has long walked a tightrope between Russia and the US. But with sanctions looming over its oil giant NIS, choosing sides seems inevitable

By Nikola Mikovic

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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