Deepening polarisation in global politics
June 26, 2024
Opinion asian news
Putin’s mutual defense treaty with Kim may backfire
Russian President Vladimir Putin has a very short list of countries on his list of available international travel destinations these days. He made a wise choice to travel to Pyongyang, where he could be feted as a fellow dictator and share relief from sanctions-imposed isolation.
Iran presidential candidates stress China, Russia ties ahead of vote
TEHRAN -- Conservative candidates seeking closer ties to China and Russia are leading opinion polls ahead of Iran's presidential election on Friday, which has drawn limited interest from voters disillusioned by the country's continued economic woes.
Putin’s high-risk North Korea gambit
The Russian president’s trip to North Korea alters global calculations, spreading instability worldwide. Even China may now be interested in distancing itself from him.
