Press Room

Much has been made of the U.S.’ efforts to contain China. Central to its strategy is the first island chain, a line of islands comprising the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan that naturally obstruct China’s access to the open seas. And now that Washington is increasingly confident in South Korea and Japan’s ability to manage the first chain, it is increasingly eager to focus on a second island chain, one to be managed by Australia. – Ronan Wordsworth Full Story

Despite sanctions, it has not been possible to completely displace Russian resources from the European market. The volume of deliveries has even increased. The energy issue thus remains a means of exerting pressure between Moscow and the West. – Ekaterina Zolotova Full Story