Diplomacy

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  Diplomacy

  2023-08-15

  Egypt's diplomacy thrives across Africa, Middle East

  Positioned at the crossroads between the Middle East and Africa, the key US ally continues to play a leading role in regional diplomacy, analysts say.

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  Diplomacy

  2023-07-19

  Kenyans question Iran's motives for African diplomatic blitz

  Many Kenyans disapprove of expanding ties with Iran on the heels of the Iranian president's trip to Nairobi, citing Tehran's international isolation and dismal human rights record.

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  Diplomacy

  2023-07-14

  Raisi's visit to 'continent of opportunities' likely to bear little fruit

  Tehran is touting Raisi's Africa trip as a major achievement, but many say Iran's efforts to forge ties are too late, as it has already lost out to its rivals.

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  Diplomacy

  2023-07-12

  Russia angers Iran over disputed Gulf islands, echoing China's stance

  Russia and China have proved time and again -- now with the hotly contested issue of strategic islands near the Strait of Hormuz -- that Iran is neither their priority nor preference.

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  Diplomacy

  2023-06-05

  Iranian militias in Syria take down flags but do not leave

  IRGC-affiliated militias have taken down their flags and banners in an apparent attempt to conceal their presence as Damascus restores relations with Arab countries. But they have not left Syria.

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  Diplomacy

  2023-06-02

  Scepticism lingers over Iran's commitment to halt flow of arms to Houthis

  Iran has armed, trained and equipped the Houthis throughout the war. It remains to be seen if this will change following deal with Saudi Arabia.

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  Diplomacy

  2023-04-04

  Djiboutians question Chinese intentions for military 'logistics facility'

  Some worry that China's military base in the small Horn of Africa country is part of a wider plan to expand Beijing's reach into the continent at the expense of the local population.

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  Diplomacy

  2023-03-21

  'World should not be fooled' as Xi meets Putin with Ukraine peace plan on agenda

  China's Xi Jinping is providing 'diplomatic cover' for Russian President Vladimir Putin's war crimes, as Putin becomes ever more dependent on him, say analysts.

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  Diplomacy

  2023-03-21

  Iraq, Oman (not China) laid the groundwork for Saudi-Iran detente

  China has claimed full credit for brokering the deal, which capitalises on the hard work Iraq and Oman have put into mending Saudi-Iran rift.

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  Diplomacy

  2023-03-07

  Sahel countries look to mend regional rifts, address security challenges

  Mauritania has assumed G5 Sahel leadership at a time of regional unrest and insecurity, including Russia's growing presence in the region.