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China’s Troubling Iran Ties
Don’t expect a tough Chinese line on Iran’s nuclear efforts. Burgeoning trade will keep calls for harsher sanctions in check.
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DPRK Hardliners Sink Talks?
As North Korea warns of war, Patrick Cronin asks if Pyongyang hardliners are trying to scupper their own country’s diplomacy.
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Reflections on the Tigers
A year after the LTTE’s defeat, evidence shows criticism of Sri Lanka’s army is misplaced, says Sergei DeSilva-Ranasinghe.
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What the Iran Deal is Missing
Brazil and Turkey should be congratulated for their deal over Iran’s nuclear programme. But the agreement is no magic wand.
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What’s Happened to the SCO?
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation has kept a low profile during the Kyrgyzstan crisis. So what exactly is the group for?
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Iran Risking Multi-Front War
Pursuing nuclear weapons makes Iran less safe. It’s putting itself in the crosshairs of its neighbours, the US and al-Qaeda.
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Get Ready for DPRK Collapse
The Six-Party Talks are looking hopeless, says Minxin Pei. It’s time for policymakers to start planning for the worst. Now.
