Russia has limited leverage in Chinese-US tensions

Beyond expressions of support on global issues, Russia cannot or will not side wholly with China

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Indonesia will scale down defence minister’s plans

Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto has come under criticism for an expensive scheme to upgrade the armed forces

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European opposition to the EU-China CAI has both deepened and grown in recent months

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New EU sanctions ban purchases of Belarusian petroleum products and potash, though the latter restrictions are diluted

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Government efforts to reassert control over border crossings have proved largely symbolic

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Resurgent spending and loose policies are fuelling demand, but supply strains pose risks and many EMDCs are lagging

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EU-UK trade conflict remains a strong possibility despite yesterday’s agreement concerning the Northern Ireland protocol

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Falling Chinese demand for Turkmen gas last year highlighted weaknesses in the single-commodity, single-market model

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Ties are coming under pressure, mainly because of the fallout of the situation in Afghanistan

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The loss of Saudi financial guarantees reduces Beirut’s options for overcoming its deep political and economic crisis

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