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Das bleibt von Sebastian Kurz

Der einst so bestaunte politische Wunderknabe tritt von der politischen Bühne ab. Er hinterlässt ein verwundetes und gespaltenes Land und eine schwer angeschlagene Volkspartei. Also doch nicht mehr als 10 Jahre: In seiner kurzen Abschiedsrede erinnerte Sebastian Kurz noch einmal daran, dass er einst angekündigt hatte, er wolle nie länger …

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The Gulf States and the Iran Nuclear Deal: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

While they fear what might come next, leaders across the Gulf are begrudgingly backing the resumption of talks on reviving the JCPOA. Talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal are set to resume in Vienna this week after a six-month hiatus. Negotiating teams from Iran and the five permanent members …

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Russian and Chinese Efforts to Encircle Japan May Prove Counterproductive

Intensifying Russian and Chinese joint military activities around Japan are intended to cow Tokyo into timidity. They are likely to have the opposite effect. The Russian heavy bomber’s propellers whipped up snow from the runway at the Ukrainka base in Russia’s Far East as it took off to join its …

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