Xi challenges Washington with diplomacy: Southeast Asia tour, strategic agreements with Vietnam

Xi challenges Washington with diplomacy: Southeast Asia tour, strategic agreements with Vietnm Xi challenges Washington with diplomacy: Southeast Asia tour, strategic agreements with Vietnam and a suspension of Boeing aircraft deliveries Chinese President Xi Jinping has wrapped up a high-stakes diplomatic tour across Southeast Asia, signaling a new phase in the strategic competition with the […]

Moscow at the doorstep? Australia dismisses reports of Russian jets in Indonesia

Moscow at the doorstep? Australia dismisses reports of Russian jets in Indonesia Moscow at the doorstep? Australia dismisses reports of Russian jets in IndonesiAustralia dismisses Russian jet rumours: no military base within reach of Darwin Sydney, 15 April 2025 – The Australian government has firmly rejected claims that Russia is in talks with Indonesia to […]

Italy at a crossroads: Meloni’s narrow path between Trump and Brussels

Italy at a crossroads: Meloni’s narrow path between Trump and Brussels Giorgia Meloni’s upcoming trip to Washington on April 17 is more than a routine diplomatic visit. It’s a turning point, a signal that Italy may be redefining its global stance—no longer content to play a supporting role within the European framework, but ready to […]

Beijing looks south, Tokyo heads to Washington, London turns to Asia

Beijing looks south, Tokyo heads to Washington, London turns to Asia Geopolitical and financial moves redefine Asia’s role in global affairs April 15, 2025 – A flurry of diplomatic and economic initiatives is reshaping the strategic balance across the Asia-Pacific region. Chinese President Xi Jinping has embarked on a high-profile diplomatic tour through Southeast Asia, […]

Australia under pressure, tariffs spark diplomatic rift between allies

Australia under pressure, tariffs spark diplomatic rift between allies Canberra, 14 April 2025 – The Australian government has responded strongly to the US administration’s decision to impose new tariffs on imports, targeting steel, aluminium, and agricultural goods. The measures, announced on 2 April, hit one of Australia’s most strategic exports: beef. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, […]