A nationalist’s narrow victory in Poland offers a preview of many knife-edge contests to come, all across the democratic world.

Key issues on Nawrocki’s foreign policy platter concern, inter alia, Polish-German and Polish-French relations. Messages from Paris and Berlin showed openness to cooperation - Anadolu Ajansı

Left-leaning election winner has previously made controversial foreign policy statements and could move Seoul closer to Beijing, at a time when North Korea poses a growing threat.

China's low-key presence at the Shangri-La Dialogue and response to Lee Jae-myung's election win show how it is adapting its foreign policy approach in Asia.