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Europe’s Superpower Hopes Dim
When the EU's Lisbon Treaty finally took effect last year, the bloc's leaders hailed the start of a new era. For the first time, the 27-nation union--representing 450 million people and a third of the world economy--could look forward to matching international clout.
‘Win-Win’ Not Enough for China and Indonesia
Yet while it is in both nations' interest to continue to increase trade, strengthen cultural ties and even forge closer security ties, the asymmetric nature of the relationship requires that both China and Indonesia be attentive to each others' perceptions and fears.
EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Seeks to Spell Out Agenda
On Wednesday, in a speech to the European Parliament, she will set out her foreign policy agenda in more detail, with the Middle East, Iran, Ukraine and the Balkans expected to figure prominently, as well as the diplomatic service initiative.
How U.S. Envoy Enabled a New Level of Diplomacy in War-Ravaged Darfur
In April last year, just two weeks after President Barack Obama appointed him the US Special Envoy to Sudan, Scott Gration arrived in the country for his maiden tour in that capacity.
A First Step Toward Freedom in the Middle East
The United States still has much work to do in Iraq, but yesterday’s successful election is a major victory not just for Iraqis, but for everyone who wants to see peace and prosperity in the Middle East.
King Reiterates Morocco’s Commitment to Reinvigorating Maghreb Region
The king reaffirmed Morocco’s support for the Union for the Mediterranean, saying that he was convinced it would be in a position to explore all that the Mediterranean had to offer and come up with appropriate solutions to the various social and economic challenges facing the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Beijing’s moneyed advance on Southeast Asia
To feed its booming economy, China has expanded its presence in many Southeast Asian countries with projects for roads, dams, mines, oil, irrigation and telecommunications.
Pakistan to further expand bilateral relations with China: Ambassador
We are also trying to promote people to people contacts, Khan said, and added that we want that the Chinese parliamentarians, academics and media persons to go to Pakistan.
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