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At full throttle – right into the dead end

The latest escalation of violence in Kosovo has made it clear that the EU's approach towards Serbia has failed. A change of strategy is needed

By Kirsten Schönefeld, René Schlee

U.S. State Department

Foreign and security policy

The Central Asian states are stepping up their game

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan show new self-confidence in world politics — and attract the interest of other powers

By Alexandra Sitenko

Reuters/KCNA/Pool

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A pact of pariahs?

Russia needs munitions, North Korea modern military technology. Could closer cooperation be a win–win situation for both?

By Herbert Wulf

Reuters

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Perpetuating the cycle of violence

After Azerbaijan's latest offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh, the South Caucasus will likely see further escalations and suffering for decades to come

By Benyamin Poghosyan

Canva

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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