Topic
Diplomacy
Indonesian President Discusses Maritime Tensions, Economy on Vietnam Trip
By Sebastian Strangio
President Joko Widodo's state visit came in the middle of a Southeast Asian tour that also involved stops in the Philippines and Brunei.
India-France Relations: New Avenues For Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
By Akash Sahu
The two countries have been trying to avoid depending on the United States for security, while also denouncing China’s belligerent posture.
Previewing the Chinese Foreign Minister’s Visit to Africa
By Yixin Yu and Ovigwe Eguegu
Wang Yi’s inaugural trip of 2024 will touch on diplomacy, economics, and security issues on the African continent.
Alarm Over Hijab Enforcement Exposes Afghanistan’s Dire Need for Direct Engagement
By Freshta Jalalzai
Resolving the complex issues that Afghans face demands more than just external envoy efforts. It necessitates direct engagement with the people of Afghanistan.
Hedging ‘Light’: Italy’s Intermezzo With China’s Belt and Road Initiative
By Elisabetta Nadalutti and Jürgen Rüland
What explains Rome’s brief engagement with the BRI?
Japan Offers Ukraine Condolences and Cooperation for Reconstruction
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan pledges “unwavering” support to Ukraine amid aid fatigue in the West.
Could the India-Pakistan Relationship Normalize in 2024?
By Khurram Abbas and Muhammad Ahmad Khan
The new year brings new hope that the time is right for India and Pakistan to focus on confidence-building measures to resume diplomatic and trade ties.
How China Defines the ‘Global South’
By KAWASHIMA Shin
Beijing tries to make the term its own.
Indian FM’s Visit to Nepal Sees Deals Sealed, and a Controversy
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
A long-term power trade pact was signed. However, Indian funding for community development projects evokes concern in Nepal.
New ASEAN Envoy on Myanmar Meets Junta Chief on First Mission
By Sebastian Strangio
Alounkeo Kittikhoun is undertaking his first mission to Myanmar after taking up the rotating post at the start of this month.
Security Cooperation Tops Agenda as Marcos and Jokowi Meet in Manila
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine leader also raised the case of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina migrant worker on death row in Indonesia on drug charges.
Can Pakistan’s Maulana Fazlur Rehman Mend Ties With the Taliban?
By Freshta Jalalzai
The famously pro-Taliban politician is making a visit to Kabul at a tense time in Afghanistan-Pakistan relations.