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Geopolitical Split

Over the past few years we have witnessed a significant geopolitical shift with the emergence of regional powers. The system that emerged after WW2 is not anymore the unique model.

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On Jan 23, 2023
RT @andrewsweiss: Utterly baffled by these comments from South African Foreign Minister Pandor who stated that the SA government is no longer demanding that Russia withdraw from Ukraine unilaterally because of Western military support for 🇺🇦. Huh? https://t.co/S6aHZzuwfz https://t.co/hGaje5QcQL
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Russia's Lavrov visits ally South Africa amid Western rivalry

Russia's Lavrov visits ally South Africa amid Western rivalry

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visited South Africa on Monday for talks with one of his country's most important allies on a continent that is divided over the invasion of Ukraine ...

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On Jan 20, 2023
Gone are the days of China's aggressive “wolf warrior” rhetoric. Beijing wants to be friends again. https://t.co/LfCcQxMe0E
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China turns on the charm

China turns on the charm

President Xi Jinping seeks break from foreign friction as he wrestles with COVID and a faltering economy.

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On Jan 18, 2023
Q&A: Foreign Policy editor in chief @RaviReports led a discussion with experts at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, to address deglobalization, the U.S.-China rivalry, the war in Ukraine, and more. https://t.co/BLMqj86ujq
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Is Geopolitics Damaging Industry?

Is Geopolitics Damaging Industry?

FP convenes a discussion with four top global executives at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

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On Jan 23, 2023
Moscow's ongoing invasion of Ukraine has unleashed fresh tensions within the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union and Collective Security Treaty Organization. https://t.co/tYJplvj22o
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Putin Vows 'Integration' With Regional Allies As Imperial Dream Falters

Putin Vows 'Integration' With Regional Allies As Imperial Dream Falters

Moscow's ongoing invasion of Ukraine has unleashed fresh tensions within the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union and Collective Security Treaty Organization.

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On Jan 23, 2023
"Egypt and India have indicated a shared eagerness towards coordinated responses to international and regional issues, collaboration in capacity-building, and investments in development projects," says MEI's @ThisIsSoliman to @firstpost. https://t.co/4t70ohAtXa
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El-Sisi’s visit to India represents a revival of Delhi-Cairo axis: Mohammed Soliman

El-Sisi’s visit to India represents a revival of Delhi-Cairo axis: Mohammed Soliman

A partnership with India is the right policy choice for Egypt in preparation for a weaker China scenario in the next few decades, says Mohammed Soliman

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On Jan 24, 2023
RT @ethrelkeld: As the Biden administration passes its halfway mark in office, @StimsonCenter colleagues and I reflect on US policy so far and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead. In South Asia, balancing global goals and regional realities will be key. https://t.co/WBW9YXCq4H
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Biden’s Policy Record: A Mid-Term Assessment

Biden’s Policy Record: A Mid-Term Assessment

Reckoning with the past two years, looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities of the second half of the first term

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On Jan 20, 2023
U.N. rights chief @Volker_Turk has no influence other than his ability to shame governments by criticizing them publicly, but on China, he conveniently adopts his boss's approach by saying he will use pointless quiet diplomacy. Xi Jinping is thrilled. https://t.co/oDRUTn3ltE
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UN human rights chief hopes to avoid "whirlwind of geopolitics"

UN human rights chief hopes to avoid "whirlwind of geopolitics"

Volker Türk took over shortly after a contentious Xinjiang report was released by his predecessor.

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On Jan 20, 2023
A new momentum: Recalibrating Germany's foreign policy toward the Gulf monarchies | In his latest, Contributor @SebastianMSons examines new German-Gulf energy partnerships seeking to circumvent wartime destabilization. https://t.co/lGW1ReFC0d
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A new momentum: Recalibrating Germany's foreign policy toward the Gulf monarchies

A new momentum: Recalibrating Germany's foreign policy toward the Gulf monarchies

Facing the profound challenge of trying to diversify its energy supply while a destabilizing war rages on in Ukraine, Germany has looked to several Gulf monarchies to forge new energy ...