Security / Defence
Philippines will strengthen its defence partnerships
Manila is striving to bolster its military amid increased Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea
PhilippinesChina-US military relations will improve
Chinese and US regional military chiefs have held a call
ChinaCalls to expand Sudan arms embargo may be frustrated
Various actors are proposing an expanded arms embargo amid worsening conflict in Sudan
SudanJordan’s election could increase opposition MPs
Jordan’s electoral system still favours tribally affiliated candidates, who tend to support the government
JordanOman will issue further part privatisations by IPOs
OQEP is to issue an IPO selling up to 25% of its shares, potentially raising up to USD2bn
OmanMigration concerns could undermine Schengen agreement
Germany said it will impose controls on all its land borders, thereby suspending the Schengen free travel regime
GermanyBiden administration is changing its nuclear policy
The Biden administration last month gave reasons for its new emphasis on strategic competition rather than arms control
United StatesCybersurveillance in China will grow
Beijing’s introduction of a state-run cyber ID has raised privacy concerns
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