Finland will counter Russian threat with pragmatism

Helsinki has to balance strengthening its defence capabilities with maintaining cordial ties with its large neighbour

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Prospects for North Korea in 2018

Pyongyang's nuclear and missile capabilities have strengthened significantly; so have China's sanctions

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The White House’s domestic focus, transactionalism and uninterest in diplomacy will lead to reactive foreign policy

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Moscow will try to engage with Europe while relations with Washington remain prickly

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Arms exports from Israel to India are increasing, but Delhi is also seeking investment in its domestic defence industry

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Representatives of Syrian rebels are still pushing for an increasingly unlikely negotiated regime change

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The country's most prominent Shia group is subjected to persistent human rights violations

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The government faces a funding shortfall for state pension provisions

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The resignation of Kurdish President Masoud Barzani underlines the extent of the post-referendum debacle

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The president has issued new guidelines for France’s foreign policy, but first needs to tackle reforms at home

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