Not since Britain voted to leave the EU in 2016 have links with France and Germany been this strong. Quietly, the trio is emerging as Europe’s new top-tier leadership https://t.co/uYYK2Uni7O ...

Thailand, which has long struck a careful balance between China and America, is leaning ever closer towards its northern neighbour https://t.co/JYiyFCIwyc ...

John Prideaux, our US editor, considers the implications of a leaked phone call between American and Russian officials https://t.co/3KJGK6zBdE ...

Iran looks ready again to engage with the West. America has an unusual opportunity to put relations on a new footing https://t.co/8nU7CATYjC ...

Many Ukrainians fear corruption scandals are undermining support for their country among its most steadfast allies. Here's what to know https://t.co/GrUVVLHSDX ...

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Iran looks ready again to engage with the West. America has an unusual opportunity to put relations on a new footing https://t.co/Nvl8rkZstHPhoto: Getty Images https://t.co/sIQZZvGki6 ...

China took a veiled swipe at the US for plans to change nuclear policies and warned that maintaining large arsenals increases the risk of conflict, after Washington said it would match its rivals by resuming atomic weapons tests https://t.co/JOs6dcEnuD ...

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When it comes to peacemaking, Europe’s big powers are putting their faith in strong alliances, in binding agreements and in mightier armed forces. They fear that America is on another path https://t.co/f8YZ67zdAj ...