Topic
Diplomacy
No Hedging for Malaysia in Israel-Hamas Conflict
By Collins Chong Yew Keat
Malaysia is a clear supporter of the Palestinian cause and is unlikely to bend over backwards for Western powers.
What Mattered Most to China About Anthony Albanese’s Visit
By Jingdong Yuan
Chinese media focused on Australia's “change in attitude,” but Beijing has also made adjustments, downplaying issues of concern to keep the relationship stable.
Kazakhstan-US Convene Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue in Astana
By Catherine Putz
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu heads to Uzbekistan and India next.
During China Visit, Australia’s PM Calls for ‘Free and Unimpeded Trade’ to Resume
By Associated Press
The countries agreed to resume an annual leaders meeting, which had been halted by a sharp deterioration in relations during which China slapped tariffs and other restrictions on imports from Australia.
Putin Heads to Kazakhstan, With Strategic Ties and Trade on the Agenda
By Catherine Putz
One elephant in the room, of course, will be the subject of sanctions evasion.
Chinese Official Calls on Myanmar Junta to Cooperate on Border Stability
By Sebastian Strangio
Beijing's overriding goal is to restore the stability necessary to allow integrative infrastructure projects to proceed.
Pacific Wrestles With the Great China-US Divide
By Henryk Szadziewski
Pacific Islands Forum members face challenging conversations about the prickly China-U.S. relationship and its effect on the region.
India Once Was a Strong Ally of Palestine. What Changed?
By Jannatul Naym Pieal
India this time around has taken a much stronger pro-Israel stand than is typical during Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.
ASEAN Members Need to Think of ASEAN
By SUKEGAWA Seiya
Recent years have seen the association’s members increasingly going their own way.
Chinese Propaganda and Fukushima Treated Water Issue
By KAWASHIMA Shin
There have been some changes.
North Korea Is Closing Some Diplomatic Missions Abroad
By Hyung-jin Kim
South Korea thinks the closures are a sign of the North’s economic troubles and the effectiveness of sanctions.
South Korea’s Quest to Become a Global Pivotal State
By Kuyoun Chung
Restoring relationships, especially with countries in the Indo-Pacific region, is a crucial element in achieving Yoon’s vision of a global pivotal state.