Icebreaker for Coalitions: Shifts in East Asia and the Asia-Pacific region Summary: The article highlights a number of important international events related to East Asia and the Asia-Pacific region, as well as their relations with other states. South Korea’s plans for a test passage of a vessel along the Northern Sea Route and related negotiations
Brief overview: The article examines the key international developments of the second half of January 2026, which demonstrate a redistribution of roles and the formation of new coalitions in global politics. Particular attention is paid to the strategic self-presentation of major powers (India), domestic political crises affecting foreign policy (South Korea, China), and large-scale diplomatic
Regional dynamics in the active phase: military pacts, border disputes and socio-cultural rifts Short description: The article analyzes the key political processes in Southeast Asia in February 2026. The focus is on deepening military-technical cooperation between Russia and Myanmar, Indonesia’s dilemmas in the framework of the international mission in Gaza, the results of the parliamentary