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Biden to Host Summit With Japan’s Kishida and Philippines’ Marcos

Biden to Host Summit With Japan’s Kishida and Philippines’ Marcos

By Sebastian Strangio
The trilateral summit, which will be held in Washington on April 11, comes at a time of increasing tension in the western Pacific.

It’s a Family Affair as Paetongtarn Shinawatra Visits Cambodia

It’s a Family Affair as Paetongtarn Shinawatra Visits Cambodia

By Sebastian Strangio
The return of the Shinawatra clan in Thailand has delivered a fillip to relations between Bangkok and Phnom Penh.
Why Angola’s Latest Visit to China Is Good for the G7

Why Angola’s Latest Visit to China Is Good for the G7

By Ovigwe Eguegu
President Lourenço’s visit took place amid the talk of growing global competition between the United States and China in the Southern African region.

Sunflower Movement 10th Anniversary Reflects Taiwan’s Current Political Divisions

Sunflower Movement 10th Anniversary Reflects Taiwan’s Current Political Divisions

By Brian Hioe
From talk of revising the CSSTA to the KMT's return to leadership of the legislature, the Sunflower Movement is echoing in Taiwan's politics today.

Calls for Kyrgyz President to Veto ‘Foreign Representatives’ Bill

Calls for Kyrgyz President to Veto ‘Foreign Representatives’ Bill

By Catherine Putz
From the EU delegation and the U.N. resident coordinator to an array of domestic NGOs, calls for Japarov to veto the bill have sounded loud and clear.

North Korea Resumes Missile Tests, Raising Tensions With Rivals After Military Drills End

North Korea Resumes Missile Tests, Raising Tensions With Rivals After Military Drills End

By Hyung-jin Kim and Mari Yamaguchi
The launches came after South Korean-U.S. military drills concluded and as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Seoul for a democracy summit.

India’s Election Will Stretch Over 44 Days. Why Does It Take So Long?

India’s Election Will Stretch Over 44 Days. Why Does It Take So Long?

By Krutika Pathi
India’s 28 states and eight federal territories will vote at different times, with the first phase held on April 19 and the last on June 1.
Why Trump’s Conflict of Interest Over a TikTok Sale Matters 

Why Trump’s Conflict of Interest Over a TikTok Sale Matters 

By Charles Mok
Trump's sudden opposition to a potential TikTok ban deserves closer scrutiny.

Wang Yi’s Perfectly Timed Visit to New Zealand

Wang Yi’s Perfectly Timed Visit to New Zealand

By Geoffrey Miller
In New Zealand, the AUKUS tide may be turning. That creates an opportunity for China to make its case.

US Looks to Draw Central Asia Into Critical Minerals Supply Chains

US Looks to Draw Central Asia Into Critical Minerals Supply Chains

By Fazliddin Djamalov
What are the strategic interests of the United States in the development of deposits of critical minerals in Central Asia?

India Suffering a Quiet Decline in Foreign Direct Investment

India Suffering a Quiet Decline in Foreign Direct Investment

By Mohamed Zeeshan
Since 2016, net FDI inflows have fallen from about 1.7 percent of GDP to a little over 0.5 percent, according to the RBI.
Pakistani Airstrikes Target Suspected Pakistani Taliban Hideouts in Afghanistan

Pakistani Airstrikes Target Suspected Pakistani Taliban Hideouts in Afghanistan

By Munir Ahmed and Rahim Faiez
A few hours later, the Afghan Taliban retaliated by targeting Pakistani military posts near the border.

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