Security / Defence
Japan-China relations will remain tense
Tokyo has expressed alarm at recent Chinese military activity
JapanSudan Khartoum offensive is unlikely to prove decisive
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have launched a surprise offensive into the heart of the capital city
SudanIran’s president will face sizeable policy challenges
President Pezeshkian reiterated his willingness to reopen nuclear negotiations at the UN
IranMajor attack by Iran on Israel unlikely in short term
The escalating violence in northern Israel and Lebanon is triggering more calls for Iran to actively support Hezbollah
IranChances of an Israel-Hezbollah truce may be slim
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's office said the premier has not responded yet to a US-French proposal
IsraelNew Russian nuclear doctrine intended to deter NATO
President Putin announced several changes to Russia’s nuclear weapons doctrine
RussiaRussia will push for more military support from China
Russia has reportedly established a weapons programme in China to produce long-range attack drones
RussiaJapan will double down on deterrence against China
Beijing has warned Tokyo following the sailing of a Japanese vessel via the Taiwan Strait
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