Diplomacy
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Politics
Accidental empire
The Pacific islands are a new diplomatic battleground for China, the US and Taiwan. But it is Australia running police forces and propping up governments, raising the question: is it running an accidental empire?
Diplomacy
Turbulent times
To seal the bond between the leaders of Iran and Venezuela, a direct IranAir flight has launched between Tehran and Caracas. But residents of Tehran think it’s a flight of fancy.
