Taipei-Shanghai Forum: A Litmus Test for Cross-Strait Engagement By Hiro Fu The annual Twin City Forum this year will gauge political will for cross-strait engagement amid escalating tensions – if it occurs at all.
Why Do Singapore and China Cooperate on Joint Maritime Exercises? By Ian Seow Cheng Wei The naval exercises have become increasingly significant for Singapore, given China’s ongoing concerns about Singapore’s neutrality and Singapore’s concerns about tensions in the South China Sea.
Would India Extradite Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh? By Dewan Alif Ovi India finds itself on a tightrope over a minefield, juggling legal commitments under its extradition treaty with Bangladesh as well as broader geopolitical and diplomatic considerations.
The Opportunity for South Korea-US Cooperation in AI Hardware and Energy Needs By Seungmin (Helen) Lee and Michelle J. Lee By supporting South Korea’s renewable energy development, the U.S. could strengthen a critical ally’s AI and chip industry, which is a step toward building collective resilience.