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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

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The path to peace in Europe also leads via Minsk

Without a free Belarus, there can be no secure Europe. European civil society and politics must set priorities accordingly

By Christopher Forst

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A stress test for nuclear deterrence

The war in Ukraine exposes the weaknesses of nuclear deterrence. Instead of opting for a nuclear build-up, the West should advocate for ‘no first use’

By Caroline Fehl, Maren Vieluf, Sascha Hach

Reuters

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Why Nagorno-Karabakh shouldn’t be forgotten

With Russia’s war on Ukraine keeping the West’s attention, willingness, and resources, a fragile peace in Nagorno-Karabakh is at stake

By Eldar Mamedov