Japan will become a more formidable military power

Japan's government has unveiled a long-awaited plan for a massive expansion of the country's defence capabilities

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The G20 will struggle to advance its policy agenda

Development issues took priority at last month's G20 summit and the bloc will be under Global South leadership to 2025

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Russia and China look on unhappily as the Taliban try to build US engagement without moderating repressive policies

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President Dina Boluarte has reshuffled her cabinet as Congress moves towards bringing forward elections to 2024

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The October elections upset some established parties but the government remains in centre-right and right-wing hands

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The new price cap on oil is intended to curb Russia's income without preventing all exports reaching global markets

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A free trade agreement between Israel and China is close to completion

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will shape Central Europe for decades to come and has divided Poland from Hungary

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Wartime unity is holding on the political scene but the government is targeting perceived threats and adversaries

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Belarus has assisted Russia's invasion of Ukraine but avoided actual combat; it is under pressure to join the war

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