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Is Europe (not) helping the US in its battle for Asia?

... for the simulation assumes an armed clash between Japanese and Chinese coastguard forces near the Senkaku/Diaoyudao Islands, with human casualties. Attempts to resolve the crisis by diplomatic means involving, in addition to China and Japan, the US, European Union, Russia, India, South Korea, and the United Nations, proved ineffective. On the contrary, the conflict was escalating. Meanwhile, a cyber attack was directed against the US (China is the prime suspect, although there is no hard evidence),...

25.04.2016

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Vietnam’s Year of Free Trade

... domestic and international mechanisms of consultation with civil society actors on these issues. The EU emphasizes that the free trade agreement with Vietnam is a stepping stone towards free trade with the whole Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Secondly, the European Union managed to bind free trade with the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) of 2012. This document states that respect for human rights and democratic progress in Vietnam are an essential part of bilateral cooperation. Supplementary ...

10.12.2015

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Poll conducted

In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)