Russia & CIS

Une épidémie d'Ebola en RD Congo concerne une souche rare et se produit dans une zone touchée par un conflit.

A look back at Beijing’s choices for where to stage diplomatic scenes with U.S. presidents – and the changing political narratives.

European Parliament president Roberta Metsola opened the 18-21 May plenary session in Strasbourg.

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European Parliament president Roberta Metsola opened the 18-21 May plenary session in Strasbourg.

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Japan and South Korea are seeking to further institutionalize their security, energy, and strategic cooperation – especially after Trump’s trip to Beijing. 

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine created renewed momentum for EU enlargement. As the European Parliament highlights, enlargement is a key driver for long-term stability, security and economic development. Economic output per person has increased over the past two decades across the Western Balkans, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. However, convergence with the EU remains low. Without stronger reform and investment, full convergence and integration could be delayed by several decades. Foreign direct investment as a share of gross national product is generally higher in the enlargement countries examined than in the EU, but not consistently directed to sectors that support long-term growth. Trade integration with the EU has deepened significantly, supported by existing agreements. The EU remains the main trade partner for the enlargement countries examined, and has benefited from these relations, including agricultural trade with Ukraine. Trade patterns across countries and sectors remain uneven, and exposure to other global actors, particularly China, has increased in some cases. Enlargement countries perform well in terms of digital infrastructure. However, significant gaps remain in regulatory frameworks and innovation capacity, which is critical to adopting artificial intelligence. Progress in aligning with the EU acquis and deeper integration into the EU market and programmes could support increased trade and investment, while contributing to faster economic convergence.
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Beneath the summit optics lies the reality that China’s rapid nuclear transformation is increasingly straining extended deterrence and unsettling the United States’ Asian allies.

The special budget passed by the Legislative Yuan ends all new domestic defense drone procurement at a critical moment in the industry's development.

Russia's Sergei Shoigu also said that "a return of third-country military infrastructure to Afghanistan or the deployment of new military facilities in neighboring states" would be "unacceptable."

The North Korean leader called for restructuring the army’s training system and reinforcing front-line units along the southern border, as Pyongyang deepens its push to redefine the security landscape of the Korean Peninsula.

Is a new bill the answer, or just the latest iteration of factional infighting in the ruling MPP?

Monday 18 May

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Monday 18 May

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Tokyo fears being sidelined again as Washington and Beijing recalibrate their relationship. Call it the “Trump Shock.”

Tokayev’s remarks at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum underscored Kazakhstan’s ambition to play a larger stabilizing role in global diplomacy.

The Duterte-vs-Marcos battle is much more than a domestic political matter; it could determine the fate of the South China Sea.

The European Parliament’s spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 18 – 21 May plenary session today at 16.30.

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The European Parliament’s spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 18 – 21 May plenary session today at 16.30.

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Die Idee, den Renteneintritt an die Zahl der Beitragsjahre statt an ein Lebensalter zu koppeln, klingt nur auf den ersten Blick gerecht. Es gibt bessere Ideen., Der Vorschlag des Bundesfinanzministeriums und seines Beraters Jens Südekum, den Renteneintritt künftig an die Zahl der Beitragsjahre statt an ein einheitliches Lebensalter zu koppeln, klingt im ersten Moment einleuchtend: Wer früh angefangen hat zu arbeiten und lange in die Rentenkasse eingezahlt ...