The past two or three years have witnessed unprecedented interest in Eurasia. Russia’s turn to the East spurred by the conflict with the West fortunately coincided with China’s new geo-economic initiatives.

changes in Eastern Europe in 1989 did not come about through the military victory of any particular state

certain extent is due to the geopolitical conflict, not so much between Europe and Russia, but more

The Tokyo governor says cases could hit 4, 500 a day.“ While almost nothing is helping to slow the infections, there are many factors that can accelerate them, ” said Dr.... Shigeru Omi, a top government medical adviser, noting the Olympics and summer vacation.... But the health ministry says it will not take responsibility for any side effects they might cause. Health Minister Thaddee Ndikumana on Wednesday said the vaccines will arrive with the support of the World Bank....

ensuring the security of Europe....

The SCO isthe main experimental and practical area for China’s concepts ofanew international order, and itisalso amodel forit. The main concepts proposed byChina are reflected inthe practice ofthe SCO, and inacertain sense, itcan besaid that itisthe prototype for the new international order envisio

Russia should steer away from supporting right-wing populists in Europe and instead look at general

Social distancing is commonly neglected, especially among the young, and some countries are scrapping the requirement to wear masks outdoors. Incentives for people to get shots include free groceries, travel and entertainment vouchers, and prize drawings.... But for the 20-29 age group, it shot up to 449. Those numbers have triggered alarm across the continent. The Dutch government is extending its vaccination program to those aged 12-17 to help head off a feared new surge.... Greece is offeri

end of the Cold War, military tensions have returned to Europe.... At the same time, a host of new

You’re reading an excerpt from the Today’s WorldView newsletter.... On the same continent that served as the cradle of same-sex marriage, the divide is becoming an existential issue for the world’s most ambitious political and economic bloc. Simmering disputes between Brussels and the arch-conservative governments in Poland and Hungary are rapidly coming to a head.... Taking a page from the Russian playbook, Polish lawmakers are working on a law that could ban gay pride parades....