Security / Defence
Chinese-US military dialogue will face obstacles
Washington has praised Beijing’s transparency around its intercontinental ballistic missile test
ChinaJordan's continued power-sector success faces hurdles
Jordan has successfully built a reliable electricity sector despite its lack of hydrocarbons and capital
JordanUS election will impact Pyongyang-Seoul tensions
Pyongyang has held a key parliamentary meeting to revise the North Korean constitution
North KoreaAny security improvements will come slowly in Mexico
The new government inherits major security problems and has put understanding them at the heart of its response strategy
MexicoMiddle East edges closer to all-out war
Israel's recent successes against Iran and Hezbollah has opened a window of opportunity for further advances
Middle EastPact on icebreakers will strengthen US Arctic presence
The United States, Canada and Finland have agreed to coordinate their development of new icebreaking vessels
North AmericaSouth-east Asia will watch US election closely
As the US presidential election draws closer, debate over its likely impact on the region is growing
South-east AsiaLebanon’s economy could contract by one-quarter
The World Bank is looking to release up to USD100mn in emergency funding
Lebanon
