After the election victory, a change of image for Japan and Shinzo Abe?
Prime Minister Abe’s image, whether deserved or not, is a problem to him, and to Japan
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Shinzo Abe’s new lease of life
Abe's victory in Japan's snap elections gives him the chance to keep the promises that he failed to keep in his previous term
Why Russia’s relationship with India matters for Europe
Modi and Putin publicly reaffirmed the longstanding bond between India and Russia yesterday, even as the West continues to seek to isolate Russia
Speaking to China: Why Europe needs unity on human rights
The case of Ilham Tohti shows how EU’s lack of unity on human rights policy allows Beijing to get its way
Will China cooperate with the West in resolving global crises?
Is China taking action in global crises merely for its own national interest, or is it also concerned with the global common good?
China moves into Afghanistan
Before withdrawing alongside the US by the end of 2016, Europeans should explore whether and how far China's recent involvement in Afghanistan can complement European efforts.
Concerned Europeans say it’s now time for a nuclear deal with Iran
An open letter urging the EU 3+3 countries and Iran to reach a final nuclear deal by 24 November
Global conflict in the Chinese century
We are still early in what some have asserted will be the Chinese century. With violent conflicts raging in central and northern Africa, through Syria and Iraq, and into eastern Ukraine, it’s not promising to be a peaceful era.
African Security – a bright spot for Sino-European cooperation
China’s increasing investments on the continent have made it increasingly sensitive to African security issues
China shows understanding for Russia
The principle of non-intervention is not only a guiding principle in Chinese foreign policy, it has also been a cornerstone in Sino-Russian “convergence” since the nineties