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  • What does diplomacy mean?

    What does diplomacy mean?

    Diplomacy was all about war and peace. Now it is much more than that: it’s an instrument for the common good.

  • Why does China want the South China Sea?

    Why does China want the South China Sea?

    This vast ocean is linked to China’s history, has enormous economic potential, and is key to securing the country in the Pacific.

  • Why did the Soviet Union collapse?

    Why did the Soviet Union collapse?

    For much of the 20th century, the Soviet Union was a superpower that held sway over a vast chunk of Europe and Asia. So why did it suddenly disintegrate in 1991?