Topic
Diplomacy
‘Bush House’: US Embassy Residence in Beijing Recalls Era of Pragmatism in China-US Relations
By Edward Jiru Zeng
The new name, honoring George H.W. Bush, might symbolize a nostalgia for an era of pragmatic China-U.S. relations.
Philippines Drops Chinese Funding For Three Railway Projects
By Sebastian Strangio
The cancellations do not appear to be directly related to the ongoing tensions with China in the South China Sea.
In Samarkand, USAID Head Power Announces New Funds for Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced an additional $14.3 million in regional programing, plus $18.7 million to boost collaboration in Uzbekistan, specifically.
A Changed India Looks, Emotes, and Thinks Like Israel
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Its sympathies are with Israel. Indeed, it believes it too is Israel.
Pakistan Takes a Cautious Approach to the Israel-Gaza Conflict
By Umair Jamal
At the outset of the Russia-Ukraine war, then-Prime Minister Imran Khan traveled to Moscow. This time around Islamabad is avoiding taking sides.
Australia’s PM Albanese Starts State Visit to the US
By Chris Megerian
Albanese’s first state visit to the United States is intended as a celebration of the alliance, but may be overshadowed by war in Gaza and political dysfunction in Washington.
From a Global Summit, the Belt and Road Forum Has Become a Venue for China’s ‘Old Friends’
By Andreea Brînză
The BRF is no longer attracting new faces and expanding China’s influence, as it once did.
How China-Israel Economic Ties Factor Into Beijing’s Approach to the Gaza War
By Bai Peng
Israel is a key locus for Chinese investments in both infrastructure and technology. How is this close economic relationship impacting China's diplomacy during the Israel-Gaza conflict?
India-US Dispute: A Storm in a Teacup?
By Prem Singh Gill
A U.S. diplomat’s visits to Pakistan-administered Kashmir have created tensions between Delhi and Washington, but the diplomatic dispute is unlikely to result in a breakdown in their strategic relationship.
Thai Protesters Demand an End to Gaza Bombing
By Prem Singh Gill
While the Thai public may be sympathetic to the plight of the Palestinians, Bangkok has maintained a studiously neutral position on the Israel-Hamas war.
California Governor Visits China, Keen to Partner on Climate Change
By Kanis Leung
Democrat Gavin Newsom's visit comes as China-U.S. relations witnessed a sharp deterioration in recent years.
China’s Statecraft and Global Leadership
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Chin-Hao Huang.