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Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 15, 2021
Migrant crisis in Belarus tests Putin’s uneasy alliance with Lukashenko
With thousands of migrants stranded in the frigid cold on the edge of the European Union, the complex relationship between two allied autocrats looms large over the crisis.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 11, 2021
As distrust of China grows, Europe may inch closer to Taiwan
An unusual flurry of diplomatic activity suggests a subtle shift may be underway in Europe, driven in part by the region’s growing frustration over China’s aggressive posture.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Nov 4, 2021
China’s wind giants hatch plans to muscle in on U.S. and Europe
Chinese companies have typically made only small inroads into overseas markets, but they now plan to invest in factories abroad.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 4, 2021
Nord Stream 2 is still months from easing Europe’s gas woes
The pipeline might not be approved until May if regulators use all the time they’re allowed.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 3, 2021
Taiwan welcomes first official delegation from European Parliament
The EU lawmakers’ visit comes after Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu made a rare trip to Europe last month that angered Beijing.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 28, 2021
Iran says nuclear talks will resume by end of November
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani didn’t say where the talks would take place or who would attend.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 25, 2021
Russia’s 30-year vision is realized with Nord Stream 2
The direct link to Germany finally brings an end to Russia’s dependence on former Soviet states for transporting oil and gas to Western export markets.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 25, 2021
Hamburg is at the heart of Germany’s growing dilemma over China
Away from the business of trade that Hamburg has thrived on for centuries, the tighter embrace of China is stirring concerns.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 22, 2021
A winter crisis raises prospect of energy blockades in Europe
EU power reserves are around 77% full — far lower what’s normal for this time of year. If this winter is severe, it could leave some countries vulnerable.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 21, 2021
EU recognizes Alexei Navalny, Putin’s imprisoned foe, with top human rights award
Navalny challenged the Kremlin for a decade in protests and elections, survived an assassination attempt and is currently imprisoned in a Russian penal colony.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 12, 2021
Europe’s region of rogues looks to be on more shaky ground
Central Europe has seen the abrupt resignation of one leader, a shock election defeat for another and tens of thousands of anti-government protesters flocking to the streets.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 9, 2021
As international travel returns, confusion over vaccines reigns
Many countries opened to international visitors following the successful rollout of vaccination programs, but fragmented rules and documentation issues have left some travelers confused.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 9, 2021
Global tax deal seeks to end havens but criticized for ‘no teeth’
Many developing countries have said their interests have been ignored and that wealthy nations were likely to continue dividing up the spoils of foreign direct investment.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 6, 2021
Brexit cold turkey: U.K. tries to kick 25-year imported labor habit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit experiment — unique among major economies — has further strained supply chains already creaking.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 5, 2021
U.S.-EU tech control talks raise hopes and concerns
Governments are beginning to wake up to the significance of new technologies and the inadequacy of existing control regimes.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 4, 2021
Why Brexit Britain is isolated, vulnerable and running on fumes
The country faces ‘a perfect inflationary storm” that could plunge the economy into a recession next year.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 4, 2021
Amid COVID-19 booster data dilemma, EU nations’ plans diverge
The bloc’s push towards boosters will stir the debate over rich nations’ use of vaccines while poorer countries struggle to access supplies and inoculate their citizens.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 30, 2021
In post-Merkel EU, Macron can’t exert leadership without allies
Macron’s abrasive style and willingness to go it alone indicate he’ll struggle to fill Merkel’s EU shoes, say senior diplomats.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 29, 2021
A post-Merkel postmortem
While Angela Merkel pushed the SPD to the left, she vacated so much space on the right that the far-right AfD emerged to take important votes away from the CDU.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 27, 2021
SPD win close race in German vote to decide Merkel’s successor
The center-left Social Democrats finished with 25.7% of the vote, ahead of 24.1% for Merkel’s CDU/CSU conservative bloc, official figures showed Monday.

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