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Policy Brief 43 / 2022

China has taken the initiative to refine its COVID-19 response measures

The 65th anniversary of the significant arrangement in the history of Soviet-U.S. relations

Even if the “domino effect” does not take place, the 14 + 1 format can hardly be considered as a factor in the future promotion of Chinese influence in the EU

There is a clear willingness for reconciliation expressed by Moscow, Abu Dhabi, and Damascus, as well as established dialogues between their respective leaders

By imposing a blockade on Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan is helping to fuel anti-Russian sentiments in Armenia, where Russia’s image and soft power have seriously suffered

Will there be a chain reaction of quagmires with the international order collapsing in the end?

Avoiding a new round of violence is ultimately in the interests of all the players involved in resolving the Syrian problem

The future of Japan cannot be based only on its partnerships with the US and NATO, as important as this partnership is for Tokyo. This future also depends on Japan's relations to its Eurasian neighbors

The hope for a new type of international relations based on mutual benefit, unfortunately, is unlikely to materialise in the foreseeable future

Russia’s staunch stance is to be taken seriously in Seoul

A View into the Future