Soft power
Cultural love-in between Italy and Russia sets ‘soft power’ alarm bells ringing
Growing unease as the special relationship between the two countries gains momentum during the Covid-19 crisis
Chinaarchive
With new party leaders in China, observers wonder whether censorship or liberalisation is on the agenda
Is this change in China a cause for celebration?
Unescoarchive
The US rejoins Unesco, analysis suggests the organisation being used as an extension of US foreign policy, as part of the ongoing 'war on terror'
Congress is expected to approve a $71.4 million payment to Unesco, the first US contribution in 18 years