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Analyses Last Updated: May 26, 2023 - 11:00:05 AM


Analyses
Where are the women in Chinese politics?

The 20th Chinese Communist Party National Congress, held in October 2022, caught the world’s attention—not least because there wasn’t a single woman among the politburo’s 24 members, breaking a tradition of two decades. While the number of women in key political roles globally is steadily improving, female representation in the CCP has worsened over time.


May 26, 2023 - 11:00:05 AM

Analyses
Ukraine’s next move: can Putin be outsmarted?

Has Ukraine’s much-heralded counter-offensive already begun?


May 25, 2023 - 11:19:38 AM

Analyses
Turkey’s future in the balance

On 14 May, three months after devastating earthquakes hit the south of the country, Turkey goes to the polls. With the economy in serious trouble, can a disparate but united opposition unseat Erdoğan?


May 24, 2023 - 9:45:04 AM

Analyses
Putin’s Arrest Of Rocket Scientists Reveals A Bigger Fear: His Nuclear Threat Is No Longer Viable

Dr Valery Zvegintsev, a leading Russian hypersonic missile scientist, has been arrested along with two colleagues for embarrassing Putin.


May 23, 2023 - 1:10:12 PM

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Iran, Russia ink $1.6 billion rail deal to rival Suez Canal

Iran and Russia agreed to build a railway between two Iranian cities as they continue to develop their trade relations despite US sanctions.


May 20, 2023 - 2:34:15 PM


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