Topic
Diplomacy
Why the United States Needs an Embassy in Tuvalu
By John Augé
Tuvalu, the least visited and fourth smallest country in the world, might not be on everyone’s radar, but it holds a world of potential.
With New Government, New Zealand’s Foreign Policy Resets on AUKUS, Gaza, and Ukraine
By Geoffrey Miller
New Foreign Minister Winston Peters has wasted no time overhauling New Zealand’s diplomatic direction.
Beyond the Battlefield: China’s Quiet Bid to Sway Taiwan’s 2024 Election (and Future)
By Shaoyu Yuan and Jun Xiang
In the psychological sense, China’s “invasion” of Taiwan is well underway.
The Belt and Road Initiative’s Impact Depends on the Recipient Country
By Tola Amusan
The nature of domestic institutions in China’s partners determines whether the BRI actually advances socioeconomic development or simply enriches elites.
On Bangladesh and Democracy, America’s Approach Is Undermined By History
By Bantirani Patro and Bashir Ali Abbas
Washington's avowed commitment to democracy is consistent, but its actions – toward Bangladesh and other nations – have not been.
South Korea’s Surprisingly Successful China Policy
By Derek Grossman
Despite talking tough on Beijing, President Yoon Suk-yeol has helped stabilize the two nations' relationship.
Bridging the Narrative Gap in China-US Relations
By Vu Le Thai Hoang and Ngo Di Lan
States regularly tell stories about themselves and how the world works. Chinese and American narratives – including about the Biden-Xi summit – remain at odds.
Canada-Mongolia New Comprehensive Partnership Means Business
By Bolor Lkhaajav
As the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties, Mongolia in particular is hoping to jumpstart trade and investment.
India: Time to Put the Pacific in Indo-Pacific
By Grant Wyeth
Reaching further out into the Pacific demonstrates New Delhi’s strategic intent on being a balancing actor, but also an important power in its own right.
The Trends Driving Transatlantic Convergence on China
By Valbona Zeneli
With similar concerns on both sides of the Atlantic, there are six main factors that will define whether we see a policy convergence on China.
Pakistan’s BRICS Aspiration
By Mashal Zahid
India’s potential veto is a problem, but the bigger hurdle could be Pakistan’s internal dysfunction.
Why Asian Countries Are Keeping a Low Profile in the Israel-Hamas War
By Guy Burton
Platforms for the Global South, like BRICS, have stepped up their rhetoric. But don’t overestimate what they can – and are willing to – do.