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Professor Joseph Liow, Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and Chairman of the Middle East Institute at the National University of Singapore, has highlighted the growing impact of Great Power Competition on Southeast Asia. In a recent tut0ugh interview, Liow discussed how strategic rivalry between the United States and China now…
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US President Donald Trump delivered a national address on Wednesday (1 April), detailing the progress of Operation Epic Fury against Iran. He highlighted the recent successes of US forces, noting that Iran’s navy and air force have been largely neutralised, missile capabilities degraded, and key military infrastructure destroyed. Trump emphasised that the United States remains…
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have agreed to deepen France–Japan strategic cooperation during a Tokyo summit, focusing on economic security, nuclear energy, AI, and defence ties. Both leaders emphasised long-term resilience, signing road maps on rare earth supply chains, next-generation nuclear technology, and space cooperation. Macron reiterated the vision of…
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New Zealand and the Cook Islands have signed a new defence and security declaration, easing tensions after a year-long diplomatic dispute linked to the Cook Islands’ engagement with China. The agreement reaffirms obligations between New Zealand and the Cook Islands to consult on defence and security, following concerns raised in 2025 over transparency surrounding a…
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Katherina Reiche, Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, has called for a reassessment of the country’s opposition to nuclear power, citing rising reliance on gas and exposure to energy shocks. Speaking at an investor conference, Reiche said Germany now has “no alternative” but gas for baseload energy, reflecting the long-term impact of the…
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is “going to have to re-examine” its relationship with NATO following the Iran conflict, citing concerns over access to allied bases and airspace. Speaking to Sean Hannity on Fox News, Rubio said the alliance had historically enabled the US to project military power globally through European bases.…
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said the Israeli government bears primary responsibility for the ongoing US/Israel–Iran war, describing it as an “unlawful war” with widening regional and economic consequences. “The Israeli government bears primary responsibility for this unlawful war, which has not only turned our region into a zone of conflict but has also…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed the nation on the ongoing Middle East conflict, emphasising that Britain will not become directly involved. He highlighted the importance of de-escalation and ensuring the safe passage of energy through the Strait of Hormuz, calling it “such a vital route for energy.” Speaking at a press conference on 1…
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US President Donald Trump said the United States was nearing an end to its military engagement with Iran, asserting that the US was “finishing the job” after what he characterised as a successful regime change that halted nuclear development, and signalling that responsibility for security in the Strait of Hormuz would shift to other countries.…
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The UK government has agreed to pay France £16.2m to extend beach patrols for two months, as negotiations continue over a renewed deal to curb small boat crossings in the English Channel. The extension follows a £476m UK-France agreement signed in 2023, which funded increased French enforcement against migrant smuggling networks. Talks are ongoing, with…
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