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The Gaza cease-fire is over. What’s next from Israel, Hamas, and the US?

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Enough carrots for Putin. For better negotiations, serve ‘maximum pressure’ instead.

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Present without impact? How the Middle East perceives China’s diplomatic engagement

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Despite economic advancements and high-profile diplomatic engagements, China’s influence remains largely economic rather than political, Jonathan Fulton argues.
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