5 d. ago Can Washington Counter Beijing Without Repeating Cold War Mistakes?

Can Washington Counter Beijing Without Repeating Cold War Mistakes?  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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6 d. ago Interstate mediation in a multipolar world: how can Hong Kong best play a role?

If there is any consistent theme at all in international relations and global affairs throughout these past years, it is that we are now living in a multipolar world. With the end of the Cold War, the world entered a period of Western dominance that is now giving way to a more complex and fragmented world order. Disputes and differences between states will only continue to proliferate, but with a multipolar world comes an increasing number of them questioning the role of international law in...

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1 week ago Israel ‘ready to keep talking to China’ despite criticism of Iran air strikes

Israel wants to “continue talking” to China despite its repeated condemnations of the recent attacks on Iran, its ambassador to Beijing has said. Eli Belotserkovsky did not rule out the possibility of China acting as a mediator but in an interview with the SCMP on Wednesday he said the country’s biggest concern was its military operation. Asked about Beijing’s position, Belotserkovsky said Israel’s relations with China were “very important”, and that the two sides had open channels of...

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2 w. ago Philippines says more US Typhon missiles ‘very welcome’ despite China’s warnings

The Philippine army has signalled it would welcome additional US Typhon missile systems to accelerate troop training and strengthen deterrence, despite Beijing's repeated denunciations of the system as a destabilising force that risks fuelling tensions in the South China Sea. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, Philippine Army spokesman Colonel Louie Dema‑ala said the arrival of more Typhon launchers, which are also known as Medium Range Capability (MRC) systems, would “be very welcome”...

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2 w. ago AI race between US and China resembles Cold War — Marc Andreessen

AI race between US and China resembles Cold War — Marc Andreessen  Cointelegraph

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3 w. ago Beijing envoy urges Ottawa to end tariffs on Chinese EVs and warns against ‘Cold War mentality’

Beijing envoy urges Ottawa to end tariffs on Chinese EVs and warns against ‘Cold War mentality’  The Globe and Mail

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4 w. ago Triangular diplomacy a risky play for rising powers in a multipolar world

Middle and major powers are using trade, investment and technology as weapons of influence in pursuit of triangular diplomacy, a stratagem of Cold War realpolitik. However, the strengths of this approach – agility, ambiguity and tactical scope – hide the dangers of entanglements that escalate instability. A nation triangulates by balancing and manoeuvring between two other powers, building leverage, reducing dependency and becoming indispensable to multiple sides without fully committing to...

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4 w. ago China accuses Hegseth of espousing 'Cold War mentality' for labeling country as a threat: 'Vilified'

China accuses Hegseth of espousing 'Cold War mentality' for labeling country as a threat: 'Vilified'  Fox News

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