Japan and the Philippines would struggle to stay out. But what about the rest? https://t.co/TaLNmoWjUL ...

EXCLUSIVE: Japan is embarking on its biggest military buildup in at least four decades as relations with China deteriorate https://t.co/2Wy2NqLrDk ...

Japan is ramping up its military presence across its southern islands, just as tensions with China reach their highest in more than a decade https://t.co/QGfWUYeLQV ...

The US and Greenland pledged “mutual respect” on Monday as they convened with Denmark for annual talks on cooperation in the High North https://t.co/GRcxWudOMw ...

European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board https://t.co/boUlePcIwJ ...

For all the warmth on display during Vladimir Putin's India visit, relations aren't what they used to be, writes @mihirssharma (via @opinion) https://t.co/Y5atkq4Sw4 ...

Geopolitical Concerns - Allies from Warsaw to Seoul are questioning the reliability of U S protection against aggression [1] Source - The Wall Street Journal opinion piece discusses these concerns [1]

Much of the rich world has turned its back on Africa and is no longer shy about it. In response, many African countries will make a turn of their own in 2026—to the east https://t.co/lTzi94e180 ...

Geopolitical Implications - The UK government is reviewing China's application for a new mega embassy in London, a decision that will significantly impact British-Chinese relations for decades [5] - US officials and other critics are concerned that the embassy's location opposite the city could be used by China as a listening post, especially given the sensitive data cables in the area [3] - The UK government requested clarification from China regarding blacked-out sections in the embassy's floor plans, raising security concerns [5] Project Details & Controversies - China purchased the Royal Mint Court site in 2018 for the new embassy, a 5-acre site that will be approximately 20 times larger than China's current UK embassy [1][2] - Tower Hamlets, the London borough hosting the embassy, initially rejected China's planning application in 2022 due to concerns from residents and activists about road congestion, protests, and the plight of China's Uyghurs [3][4] - Delays in the embassy project have reportedly irritated China, leading to reciprocal delays in the 100 million pound renovation of the UK's embassy in Beijing [5] Economic Considerations - Post-Brexit, the UK aims to strengthen trade relations with markets like China, adding complexity to the decision regarding the embassy project [4]

Geopolitical Landscape - US and Ukraine negotiators indicate that tangible advancements in the pursuit of peace are contingent upon Russia's actions [1]