Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s and Xi Jinping’s ROMANCE over the Belt and Road Initiative
Kazakhstan was China's first Belt and Road Initiative partner, and 13 years later, it remains the program's largest recipient and its most important actor.
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Sisoulith and Lâm’s ROMANCE: Strengthening the Laos-Vietnam Cross-border Cooperation
Sisoulith and Lâm’s relationship is rooted in historic political ties and mutual trust, driving deeper cooperation. With the help of Vietnam, Sisoulith is aiming to make Laos a regional investment hub, while Lâm is seeking to expand Vietnam's strategic influence. Joint projects are strengthening trade, security, and development in both countries.
Trump and Tinubu: FRENEMIES over Nigerian security
US President Trump and Nigeria’s President Tinubu both want to stop extremist groups in Nigeria. The United States carried out military strikes in Northern Nigeria to assist in eliminating violent…
Marcos Jr and Xi Jinping: Dangerous Frenemies in the South China Sea
Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Xi Jinping at APEC 2022. Public domain image via Picryl (PDM 1.0). Since Marcos Jr.’s electoral victory in the 2022 Presidential election and Xi Jing Ping’s…
Modi and Akhundzada FRENEMIES: A Strategic Pivot to Contain Pakistan
India and the Taliban engagement is particularly driven by overlapping security interests to limit Pakistan’s influence and prevent militant threats. Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban leader, seeks diplomatic normalization and economic…
When friendship turns to conflict: how Hun Sen and Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s feud ignited a border crisis between Thailand and Cambodia
Hun Sen and Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s longstanding dynastic tensions transformed a historical Thailand-Cambodia border dispute into a political showdown. Both leaders used the conflict to manage internal crises: Hun Sen to…
The colliding but asymmetrical interests of Erdoğan and al-Sharaa to reunite Syria
Erdoğan and al-Sharaa align to stabilize Syria, easing refugee pressure on Türkiye and legitimizing Damascus’ transitional authority. Erdoğan’s request to assimilate Kurdish autonomy in Northeastern Syria into the new Republic…
Hostilities between Tshisekedi and Makenga: the battle for DRC
Sultani Makenga's M23 movement seeks political recognition and territorial control, utilising state weakness and Tutsi marginalization. President Tshisekedi aims to restore state authority and delegitimize M23 through military action and…
Pashinyan and Putin: Frenemies at a Crossroads as Armenia Exits CSTO Over Moscow’s Security Shortfall
Nikol Pashinyan’s decision to freeze Armenia’s participation in the CSTO reflects a deterioration of ties between Armenia and Russia Whilst ties have declined, and Russian military presence in Armenia reduced,…
Putin and Kim Jong-un’s CAMARADERIE leads to Mutual Defence Pact
Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un’s mutually beneficial relationship has paved the way for a “comprehensive strategic partnership” agreement. Alongside economic commitments, the treaty includes a mutual defense clause, increasing North…
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