Security / Defence
China’s space operations will fuel US arms race
A Chinese manoeuvre that the United States deemed “dogfighting” with satellites has boosted US calls to militarise space
China
EU defence spending push may benefit Eastern Europe
Major defence spenders in Central-Eastern Europe are looking to have their say in the EU’s rearmament plan
Eastern Europe
Syria's economic woes are unlikely to subside soon
Political and security dynamics continue to weigh on donor calculus, limiting prospects for major aid and investments
Syria
Ottawa's foreign policy pivot will gather pace
Regardless of the outcome of this month's election, efforts to diversify Canada's trading partners will continue
CanadaA new Syrian government is no guarantee of stability
Damascus continues to struggle with pockets of resistance and violence
SyriaTaiwan’s security will depend on unity and US ties
Taipei’s latest defence review has shown its reliance on asymmetric warfare and continued US support
TaiwanAfghan Taliban will move slowly on US engagement
Washington recently lifted bounties on key Taliban figures
Afghanistan
