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The rise of the middle powers

This series looks at how the stand-off between America and China has ushered in a new era of opportunity for countries across the world

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The à la carte world: our new geopolitical order
With the US and China at loggerheads, a range of ‘middle powers’ see an opening to pursue their interests
China’s blueprint for an alternative world order
Beijing is using its economic muscle to rally developing countries and reduce the west’s influence over the UN
‘Bridges with everyone’: how Saudi Arabia and UAE are positioning themselves for power
Confident oil-rich Gulf states are forging new alliances in Asia and redefining their longstanding relationship with the US
China capitalises on US sanctions in fight to dethrone dollar
Beijing uses developing world chagrin over Washington’s weaponisation of greenback to push global renminbi
How the west should navigate a fast-changing world
America, for one, is playing its hand quite well, speaking very softly yet carrying a big stick