Japanese changes. Japan will relax its strict defense equipment transfer rules to allow the export of next-generation fighter jets set to be jointly developed with Britain and Italy, according to a report by Kyodo News. The country’s two ruling parties reportedly agreed to amend the policy later this month to enable the jets to be […]
Backchanneling. The U.S. reportedly held indirect talks with Iran in January on a range of issues including the Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in...
No agreement. The head of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, has refused to participate in a trip to Moscow following a meeting of Palestinian...
Hamas’ attack on Israel last October defied logic. After decades of conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, a rational actor could have easily predicted...
We have recently discussed China's problems, Russia's ability to defeat Ukraine, the economic condition of Europe and the wars of the Middle East. All...
Border row. Armenia and Azerbaijan are trading accusations of occupation following talks on delimiting their shared border. Azerbaijan is demanding the return of four...
French backing. Moldova and France signed a military cooperation deal during Moldovan President Maia Sandu’s visit to Paris on Thursday. Macron expressed France’s “unwavering”...
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