For years, Beijing has thrown its wealth and weight across the globe. But its experience in the Solomon Islands calls into question its approach to expanding its power.
Tag: International Relations
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Zelensky Urges Ukrainians to Remain Unified
On a day meant to mark the unification of Ukraine in 1919, the country’s leader said it was vital for Ukrainians of all regions to bind together.
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Germany’s Reluctance on Tanks Stems From Its History and Its Politics
A post-Nazi aversion to war and a commitment to promoting peace through engagement combines with an old fixation on Russia and a deep aversion to leading militarily.
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A Brutal New Phase of the War in Ukraine
The job at hand is to persuade Russia that a negotiated peace is the only option.
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Taiwan’s Top Diplomat in Washington Walks a Delicate Line
Taiwan’s representative, Bi-khim Hsiao, calls herself a “cat warrior” walking a delicate diplomatic line. China calls her a troublemaker who could trigger a war.