It takes weeks of haggling by ministers and their diplomatic underlings to craft the European Union’s “conclusions”. Autocrats from China, Russia, Turkey and beyond are too often able to run rings around them https://t.co/iefPRkyuxQ ...

While the deal is a sign that the African neighbours see benefits in signalling their willingness to make up, it is not bound to succeed. We explain why https://t.co/GcimIqsiJw ...

Russia summoned Azerbaijan’s ambassador after police in Baku raided the office of a Russian state-funded media outlet as ties continue deteriorating between the former Soviet neighbors https://t.co/miLG6RBsBD ...

China’s envoy to Canberra urged Australia not to be “incited” by NATO’s support for US demands to sharply raise defense spending and instead cooperate with Beijing https://t.co/ZdyQce4R1p ...

Between tariffs and defense spending, ties between the US and Japan aren't what they used to be, writes @GearoidReidy (via @opinion) https://t.co/BxHfxI4NDT ...

Japan and South Korea have a bitter shared history. But two big forces are pushing the neighbours together https://t.co/c41GYXOUXD ...

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to attend the BRICS summit next month in Brazil https://t.co/txrCH8kNyX ...

中国商务部：伦敦会谈后，中美双方团队保持着密切沟通。近日，经批准，双方进一步确认了框架细节。中方将依法审批符合条件的管制物项出口申请。美方将相应取消对华采取的一系列限制性措施。 ...

India refuses to sign joint statement at the SCO summit https://t.co/3um12fyPY6 ...

Geopolitical Strategy & Alliances - China's support for Iran is primarily rhetorical, lacking substantial assistance or force projection capabilities in the Middle East [1][2] - Russia's focus is on its own needs, particularly drone procurement from Iran for use in Ukraine, potentially impacted by disruptions [3] - Both Moscow and Beijing prioritize their own interests over Tehran's [4] US Response & Deterrence - The US possesses significant force projection capabilities in the Middle East, unlike China [2] - The US is monitoring reports of Iran moving enriched uranium and is prepared to take additional action if necessary [5] - The US President is comfortable with further action if Iran clings to enriched uranium [7] Potential Negotiation & De-escalation - Iran could offer to give up enriched uranium as a gesture of good faith to negotiate and avoid further action [6] - The best path for Iran would be to negotiate and give up enriched uranium [6] Military Action Assessment - US strikes may not have caused as much damage as hoped due to Iran's preparedness [5] - The effectiveness of US strikes is being assessed to determine if Iran's claims are disinformation [5]