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Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s cancelled visit to Beijing was a blow to both sides.

Diplomats represent their governments. These days they seldom lie; their political leaders do that for them.

The two states have a rocky marriage of convenience. But each needs the area in a region full of enemies.

There are no quick fixes to averting the risk of accidental disaster – phased negotiations are the only way forward.

Pivoting the country’s energy policy will require political will, daring diplomacy and an honest conversation with voters.

Once known for its military interventionism, the Emirates now seems to be moving itself into a unique regional position: on speaking terms with all.

Reaction talks to three experts about the mechanics of negotiating peace and the gulf that needs to be bridged between the two sides.

Muddying the diplomatic waters further with an unpalatable, and in all likelihood unattainable, “solution” wastes precious time.

Daily Briefing: If Moscow doesn’t back down of his own accord, it leaves diplomatic avenues, none of which look promising.

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