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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

Reuters

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‘I think that might be one bridge too far for Russia’

Middle East expert Gil Murciano on Israel's relationship with the West, arms exports to Ukraine, Moscow's role in Syria and the threat from Iran

By Gil Murciano

Reuters/Amir Cohen

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Israel’s strategic balancing act

Israel’s refusal to sell weapons to Ukraine disappointed Western allies — but there are strategic reasons for this stance

By Daniel Rakov

Reuters

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The enemy of my enemy is my friend

Despite massive criticism, Iran supports Russia's war against Ukraine — deciding that the benefits of allying with the country outweigh the costs

By Eldar Mamedov

Reuters

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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

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The worsening US-Saudi split could end the brutal war in Yemen

While Russia's war has sparked moral outrage in the US there has been little self-reflection on US policy that supports identical crimes

By Branko Marcetic

Reuters

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Realising Europe’s geopolitical vocation

The basis of the EU’s global vision has been shaken. Now more than ever, the EU’s route to a credible international role lies in its neighbourhood

By Nicoletta Pirozzi

Reuters

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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

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Putin's cannon fodder

Russia’s mobilisation represents a major rupture for its own people and is extremely unpopular. The EU must open its doors to conscientious objectors

By Roland Bathon

Reuters

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Armenia is under attack

International pressure seems to be the only leverage that could restrain Baku from grabbing chunks of Armenia

By Narek Sukiasyan