Security Watch: China Extends its Influence in the Solomon Islands
The ousting of former Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani is a step forward for China as it seeks to strengthen its political and economic influence in the Solomon Islands.
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Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Politicians In Poland Clash Over Eating Bugs
Politicians in Poland accuse each other of wanting to force citizens to eat insects instead of meat ahead of the election later this year.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Bulgarian Supreme Court Bans Gender Changes On Documents
While gender transitioning is still legal, the Bulgarian Supreme Court has banned trans individuals from changing their gender on legal documents.
The New Normal/La Nouvelle Normalité/新常態: The Anniversary of Russo-Ukrainian War: China’s Position Dilemma
China has released its position paper on the first anniversary of the Russo-Ukrainian War. However, the paper was received with mixed reviews. In this article, the author analyses the dilemma of China’s position and what China should do in the future to gain the support of more countries for its position.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Romania’s Scandal Prone Healthcare System
Romania’s healthcare system has been hit repeatedly by various scandals. Little time remains to save the system.
Tuning In To The EU’s Periphery: Meloni Will End Italy’s Citizens’ Income Program
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni keeps her campaign promise as she works to end the Citizens’ Income program.
Israeli Prime Minister Concludes Visit to France
Benyamin Netanyahu met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace on Thursday along with 60 business executives to …
Xi Ducks Putin’s Push for Expanded Military Ties
China’s President Xi Jiinping met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin remotely via video link on Friday, Dec. 30 – the Kremlin’s latest effort to deepen defense ties as Russia’s isolation with the West stretches.
Editor’s Note: Takeaways from the Poland Missile Incident on NATO’s Readiness
Two Polish citizens were killed when an alleged Russian missile crashed in a Polish village. What takeaways does the incident offer about NATO’s readiness?
G20: Australia and China End High-level Diplomatic Freeze
Tuesday’s meeting on the sidelines of the G20 marks an important step in restoring bilateral relations ahead of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties next month.