IRC: New research reveals the EU’s “staggering neglect” of Afghan refugees
Brussels, Belgium, May 31, 2023 — New research from the International Rescue Committee (IRC) reveals that EU
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America may be ‘back’ at G7, but allies’ doubts about U.S. democracy linger
In 2017 the president of the United States shocked Washington’s Western allies during his first European trip, scolding them for failing to pay their “fair share” on defense, physically shoving aside one prime minister, and white-knuckling another leader in a public handshake.
The deal is done’: EU and UK clinch narrow Brexit accord
The details of the accord have yet to be made public, but if the sides have struck a zero-tariff and zero-quota deal, it will help to smooth trade in goods that makes up half their $900 billion in annual commerce.
Can Erdogan Reconcile With the West? Putin’s Betting Against It
From Azerbaijan to Syria to Libya, Erdogan’s drive to rebuild Turkey’s influence as a regional power has forced Russia to roll back its ambitions.
Germany break ranks with China, shifts to adopting India-Pacific strategy
Recently, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had undertaken a five-nation official tour in Europe, but the visit did not gain traction and instead led to a growing rift between the two sides
At India, EU summit high-level dialogue set up to address trade issues; decide to expand ties
In the roadmap 2025, the two sides vowed to work together to maintain peace, stability, safety and security in the Indian Ocean as well as in the Pacific, by cooperating to preserve freedom, openness and an inclusive approach in the maritime domain.
Czech Republic on the New Silk Road
The Czech Republic was supposed to become China’s Gateway to the European Union.
Macron asks Turkey to clarify ambiguous stance on Islamic State
French President Emmanuel Macron accused Turkey on Tuesday of working with Islamic State proxies and said Ankara’s ambiguity toward the group was detrimental to its NATO allies fighting in Syria and Iraq.
India a ‘Guest of Honour Country’ at China’s second International Import Expo
India plans to make use of the expo to pitch for IT, pharmaceuticals- and agricultural export products.
Nepal’s Expanding Engagement with Europe
Overall, though Oli’s Europe tour has come in for some criticism from analysts in Nepal, it can be expected to boost Nepal’s expanding development partnership with the European Union that remains a symbol of ‘normative power’ that the Oli government also aims to emulate along with its drive to ensure political stability and economic development.
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