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The Quiet Rise of the Middle Powers Analysis

The Quiet Rise of the Middle Powers

A growing tier of influential nations is charting an independent course between Washington and Beijing, using strategic ambiguity as leverage. It is reshaping diplomacy, trade, and the multilateral system.

By Elena Duarte · May 31 · 6 min read

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