Modi’s Trip To Moscow Was Much More Important Than Most Observers Realize By Andrew Korybko The most spectacular achievement from Modi’s trip to Russia wasn’t whatever they formally agreed to, but him and Putin informally agreeing to redouble their joint efforts… Read More ›
Russia Is Unlikely To Heed China’s Latest Call For A Prompt Ceasefire By Andrew Korybko Without some irreversible moves first being made on Kiev’s part, it’s unlikely that Putin will agree to China’s latest call for a prompt ceasefire, so Xi… Read More ›
Pakistan Remains Reluctant To Comprehensively Expand Ties With Russia By Andrew Korybko It’s long since been time for Pakistan to put its money where its mouth is and begin doing what’s needed to prove that it’s not just stringing Russia along…. Read More ›
Pakistan’s New Counterterrorism Operation Was Likely Triggered By Chinese Concerns About CPEC By Andrew Korybko The lacklustre joint statement that followed the Pakistani premier’s visit to China suggested that the People’s Republic is souring on his country due to its inability… Read More ›
The Pros And Cons Of China Possibly Using The Tumen River To Access The Sea Of Japan By Andrew Korybko Even the purely commercial use of this waterway without any Coast Guard component could fuel US-encouraged Japanese and South Korean perceptions… Read More ›
This Chinese Company’s Compliance With The US’ Anti-Russian Sanctions Is Very Consequential By Andrew Korybko Russia and China aren’t “against” one another, but they still prioritize their corresponding national interests. These largely overlap, in which cases they cooperate to pursue their… Read More ›
The Russian-Vietnamese Strategic Partnership Checks US Influence In Southeast Asia By Andrew Korybko Russia is indirectly lending a helping hand to China as the centre of the New Cold War moves from Europe to Asia. The speculation among some about Vietnam’s… Read More ›
The US’ Planned Reopening Of The “Tibet Question” Is Part Of Its “Pivot (Back) To Asia” By Andrew Korybko Biden’s impending signing of the “Resolve Tibet Act” will reopen this political containment front in the Himalayas and immediately increase the strategic… Read More ›
Switzerland Said That The Next Talks On Ukraine Will Be Much More Different Than The Last By Andrew Korybko Brazil could host these talks ahead of and/or in parallel with November’s G20 in Rio while China could encourage its dozens of… Read More ›
Russia Still Opposes The Swiss Talks On Ukraine Despite Their Reportedly Scaled-Back Agenda By Andrew Korybko From Russia’s perspective, the success of any Chinese-facilitated talks on Ukraine ahead of and at November’s G20 Summit in Rio is dependent on the Swiss… Read More ›
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