Iran-Iraq relations reaffirmed in diplomatic call as ministers address US strikes and Islamabad memorandum Iran and Iraq reaffirmed their bilateral ties in a phone call between Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi …
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US strikes Iran targeting Kharg island and strategic railway bridges
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoUS strikes on Iran hit rail link and oil facilities in broad overnight campaign US strikes on Iran hit rail links, Kharg Island and port facilities in a broad campaign …
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China imposes export controls on US defense and strategic materials firms
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina imposes export controls on US firms, targeting dual-use goods and strategic materials China imposes export controls on US firms, blocking dual-use goods to ten companies and restricting 46 others …
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Iranian regime’s rising assertiveness signals strategic shift in Middle East war
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoIranian Regime Confidence Rises Amid Chaotic Cross-Border Strikes and Fleeting Ceasefires Rising Iranian regime confidence reshapes a volatile regional conflict marked by intermittent strikes, aborted U.S. threats, brief ceasefires and …
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Europe must adopt strategic China policy to counter leverage over rare earths
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEurope must build a coherent Europe-China strategy to manage leverage and de-risk its dependencies Stefan Messingschlager urges a Europe-China strategy to counter rare-earth leverage, reduce coercion and strengthen supply resilience. …
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China acquires over 11,300 German patents, study warns of strategic imbalance
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChinese acquisitions of German patents surge: Study finds more than 11,300 transferred since 2000 Study: Chinese acquisitions of German patents top 11,300 since 2000, prompting concern as Germany’s global patent …
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Germany-China relations: Heberer urges strategic partnership with clear rules
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHeberer Calls for Rethink of Germany-China Relations in New Book Germany-China relations must move beyond “systemic rivalry,” argues sinologist Thomas Heberer in his new book and interview, urging dialogue, targeted …
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Technology
Telekom and Google sovereign cloud project faces collapse amid strategic uncertainty
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzTelekom and Google Sovereign Cloud Partnership Now in Doubt, Handelsblatt Reports Germany’s high-profile sovereign cloud project between Deutsche Telekom and Google, first announced in 2021, is reportedly at risk as …
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LIV Golf Faces Existential Crisis After Saudi PIF Signals Pullback LIV Golf’s future is in doubt after a broadcast blackout in Mexico and a strategic shift from Saudi Arabia’s PIF, …
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Iran Warns US Against Renewed Attacks, Vows Control Over Strait of Hormuz Iran’s military warned the United States against further strikes and pledged to maintain management of the Strait of …