Geopolitics – Page 11 – Asia Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a summit in Sochi, Russia, in October 2017. Photo: Reuters / Maxim Shemetov

AT Finance, Beijing, China, European Union, Iraq, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Vietnam, World

Russia’s ‘pivot to Asia’ hinges on the Korean Peninsula

by Daniel Hurst November 14, 2017February 18, 2020

Indian Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj. Photo: NDTV

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India keeps options open at US-led ‘Quad’ roadshow

by M.K. Bhadrakumar November 14, 2017

President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping shakes hands after making joint statements at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. Photo: Reuters/Damir Sagolj

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For US and China, cooperation is best way forward

by Ken Moak November 13, 2017November 13, 2017

Photo: AFP / Fred Dufour

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Trump-Xi speeches at APEC leaders summit a study in contrasts

by Xuan Loc Doan November 11, 2017

Donald Tusk, president of the European Council which defines the EU's overall political direction and priorities will attend the East Asia Summit next week in the Philippines. While the EU won't be part of summit talks, Tusk's presence may be a major step toward greater EU involvement in the region.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

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Will EU presence at Asia summit boost its role in the region?

by Xuan Loc Doan November 8, 2017

Does Donald Trump walking away from TPP hand trade clout in Asia to China? Photo: AFP/Saul Loeb

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Trump’s high-stakes tour could shape future of regional dominance

by Xuan Loc Doan November 3, 2017

Liu Fang (left) and Wang Feixue. Photo: cpc.people.com.cn

China’s precision navigation system to use 30 satellites

by Jeff Pao October 23, 2017February 18, 2020

Senior officials at the opening session of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party in Beijing last year. Photo: Reuters / Damir Sagolj

China will never pursue military expansion, Xi says

by Jeff Pao October 18, 2017February 18, 2020

Graffiti is seen on the shutters of a closed shop as government troops continue their assault against Islamic State-backed insurgents from the Maute group in Marawi city, Philippines, on June 29, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Jorge Silva

China, European Union, France, Germany, India, Iraq, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, Syria, World

How to measure geopolitical capability in the age of ISIS

by Tatiana Kanunnikova October 16, 2017

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Obama set precedent for abusive surveillance

by Todd Royal October 16, 2017

A file photo shows the Liaoning with vessels accompanying her in a drill. Photo: Reuters

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Does China really pose a threat to Taiwan?

by Richard A. Bitzinger October 16, 2017October 16, 2017

French President Emmanuel Macron waits for guests to leave at the Elysee Palace in Paris. Photo: Reuters / Philippe Wojazer

China, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Middle East, Russia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

Macron ‘considering’ trip to Iran after Rouhani invite

by Agence France-Presse October 14, 2017February 18, 2020

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi could play a role in next year's elections. Photo: Reuters / Remo Casilli

AT Finance, China, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, Shanghai, South Asia, Turkey, World

Italy’s Eurasian policy agenda up for grabs at next year’s election

by Giovanni Di Lieto October 12, 2017

The USS Chafee, a destroyer. Photo: Reuters / Hugh Gentry

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US ship ‘violated Chinese sovereignty’ in South China Sea

by Idrees Ali October 11, 2017February 18, 2020

Hezbollah fighters plant Lebanese and Hezbollah flags at Juroud Arsal on the Syria-Lebanon border on July 25, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Mohamed Azakir

Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Syria

US turns heat on old foe Hezbollah, slaps rewards on leaders

by Dave Clark October 11, 2017February 18, 2020

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a joint press conference with Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic, on October 10, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Marko Djurica

Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Erdogan steps up US row with boycott of outgoing ambassador

by Agence France-Presse October 11, 2017February 18, 2020

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (left) talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on September 30, 2017. Reuters / Andy Wong / Pool

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RCEP fueling Xi Jinping’s major-power diplomacy

by Giovanni Di Lieto October 4, 2017

Rohingya refugees scuffle as they wait to receive aid in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh September 24, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Cathal McNaughton

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Geopolitics will decide fate of the Rohingya

by Ana Pararajasingham October 4, 2017

Representational image: iStock

China, European Union, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Korea, Syria, World

Should the US decertify the Iran nuclear agreement?

by Todd Royal September 27, 2017

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears in New Delhi with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on April 10, 2017.
Turnbull visited India from April 9 to April 12. Photo: AFP / Money Sharma

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, Bhutan, China, India, Iran, Japan, Middle East, New Zealand, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Pakistan, South Asia, South Korea, World

Australia’s trade agenda under pressure in Afghanistan

by Giovanni Di Lieto September 20, 2017September 20, 2017

US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin. Photo: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque

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Threats against China could result in another Great Depression

by Ken Moak September 18, 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. Photo: Reuters / Sergei Karpukhin

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Geopolitics drives Turkey’s acquisition of Russian missile defense

by Emanuele Scimia September 15, 2017

A closed Lotte Mart in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, March 5, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer

Beijing, China, Northeast Asia, South Korea

THAAD tensions prompt Lotte Group to sell discount stores

by Asia Times staff September 15, 2017February 18, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre) and his wife Peng Liyuan welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of a banquet dinner during the BRICS Summit in Xiamen, Fujian province, on September 4, 2017. Photo: AFP / Fred Dufour

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The Russia-China plan for North Korea: stability, connectivity

by Pepe Escobar September 13, 2017February 18, 2020

Russia President Vladimir Putin watches judo on the margins of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, on September 7, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Sergei Karpukhin

Beijing, China, Iraq, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Korea, World

While Trump tweets, Putin steals a march on North Korea

by M.K. Bhadrakumar September 8, 2017February 18, 2020

Gurkha and British soldiers ride bicycles on the Hong Kong border in 1985. Photo: Gurkha Memorial Museum

China, Hong Kong, India, Nepal, South Asia, United Kingdom, World

Insulting, ignorant to call Gurkhas ‘mercenaries’

by Tim I Gurung September 7, 2017February 18, 2020

Hongqi-16 launchers. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

China, India, Russia, South Asia, World

China’s PLA readying missiles to counter Indian air power

by Zi Yang August 27, 2017February 18, 2020

US Army self-propelled howitzers take part in a military exercise near the DMZ in Paju, South Korea, on August 10, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Kim Hong-Ji

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Korea, Afghanistan and the Never Ending War trap

by Pepe Escobar August 23, 2017February 18, 2020

German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Photo: Reuters/Fabrizio Bensch

Beijing, China, European Union, France, Germany, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, United Kingdom, World

Diplomacy takes back seat to German defense industry

by Emanuele Scimia August 18, 2017

Shi'ite leader Muqtada al-Sadr meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on July 30, 2017. Photo: Reuters via Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court

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And the winners in the post-Daesh era are …

by Pepe Escobar August 18, 2017February 18, 2020