Beijing’s Afghanistan dilemma: Can Taliban tame ETIM, checkmate ISIS-K and ensure China’s security?
Till 24 hours before the US troop’s withdrawal from Afghanistan on August 31, Chinese authoritieswere…
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The super-rich, ‘sissy boys’, celebs – all targets in Xi’s bid to end cultural difference
Show caption Illustration: Dominic McKenzie/The Observer Opinion The super-rich, ‘sissy boys’, celebs – all targets…
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With the US becoming a less reliable ally, Britain needs to make friends in Europe
Show caption Boris Johnson with Joe Biden at the G7 summit in June. ‘The display…
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How Should Australia Respond to China’s Arbitrary Detentions?
Last week’s sentencing in China of Canadian Michael Spavor on charges of espionage sent a…
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Pakistan-China Relations and the Fall of Afghanistan
The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across…
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Australian Senate passes bill banning imports made using forced labour
The Morrison government faces growing pressure to tighten Australia’s customs laws after the Senate passed…
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China’s trade halt with Lithuania over Taiwan ties sends warning to Europe
Show caption Taiwan foreign minister Joseph Wu announces an exchange of offices with Lithuania in…