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'Finlandisation" describes the commitment to strategic neutrality that a small country might make, in order to avoid provoking a much larger and more powerful neighbour. The term is derived from Finland's longstanding policy of strict military non-alignment with either the Soviet Union or the West -- a policy that it…

Based on the 1965 Michael Caine espionage thriller of the same name, “The Ipcress File” on AMC+ (by way of ITV in the U.K.) keeps the Cold War action set in the early 1960s. Harry Palmer is a young Brit with clever instincts but not much spy experience, and he…

Poet Dean Atta, writer and critic PD Smith and Guardian readers Jessica and Brenda discuss the titles they’ve read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments

The invasion of Ukraine has upended world geopolitics, disrupting the already fragile relationship between India and China.

With the Bundeswehr at breaking point, the government has pledged a €100bn military spending spree — will it be enough?

360info is exploring the new alliances being forged in the wake of the war in Ukraine, and the impact they are having on the international world order.

With the decline of Russia, eyes are turning to China and a new cold war emerging with the USA. But this one will be different.

With a new cold war afoot, states are being asked to choose sides. For India, self-identity and domestic politics will all come to bear.

As global superpowers tussle for supremacy, smaller nations need to be nimble to avoid being crushed.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced Europe to rethink its energy policy – especially its deep dependence on Russia for about one-third of its fossil fuel imports. The European Union is negotiating among its members over a plan to ban imports of Russian oil, although questions remain about issues such…

The drama is engaging, but fans of the book should prepare for a wildly different story.