24 March 2023 Middle EastTurkeyNorth AfricaEgypt Egypt – Turkey – Turkish foreign minister’s visit to Cairo unlikely to herald near-term renewal of diplomatic ties Economy Geopolitics
23 March 2023 East AsiaTaiwan Taiwan – Former president’s visit to China will prompt closer relations between Taiwanese opposition and Chinese government Geopolitics Stability
22 March 2023 East AsiaChinaFormer Soviet UnionRussia China – State visit demonstrates Beijing will continue to support Moscow in coming years Economy Geopolitics
22 March 2023 Former Soviet UnionRussia Russia – President will crack down harder on opponents and consolidate his leadership in wake of ICC ruling Geopolitics Sanctions
16 March 2023 Global Global – Advances in maritime drone technology will increase security risks over coming years Business Geopolitics
16 March 2023 Global Global – Agreement over High Seas Treaty suggests states will continue cooperation over climate risks despite rising geopolitical fragmentation Business Geopolitics
15 March 2023 Middle EastIran, Saudi Arabia Iran – Saudi Arabia – Normalisation between Tehran and Riyadh will reduce hostilities and contribute to regional security Geopolitics Stability
15 March 2023 Western EuropeGermany Germany – Outright ban on Chinese components in 5G network will be unlikely for now, despite recent media reports Business Geopolitics
15 March 2023 Southeast AsiaAustralia Australia Deep Dive – Submarine deal with US and UK will increase long-term risk of conflict with China Geopolitics Stability
