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A new ‘NATO of the East?’ Why the Mecca pact isn’t quite what it seems

A new ‘NATO of the East?’ Why the Mecca pact isn’t quite what it seems

The Mecca agreeement is best understood as a form of strategic insurance for three governments seeking greater protection and political influence...

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Mark Carney’s visit to India hits the reset button on the Canada–India relationship

Mark Carney’s visit to India suggests both Canada and India are willing to compartmentalize disputes and focus on areas of shared economic and...

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U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran could fuel a new wave of nuclear proliferation

The recent strikes could convince Iran and other states that building nuclear weapons is the only way to prevent such attacks.

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