November 2020

The proposal follows a wave of online criticism of the Sogavare government, from its COVID-19 stimulus rollout to its relationship with China.

The document is short on prescriptions, but provides a more nuanced diagnosis of the problem than usually found in Trump administration statements.

An instrument of domestic repression now doubles as a diplomatic tool.

The uneasy neighbors are trying to turn the corner from a relationship marked by suspicion and downright hostility toward a partnership for peace in the region.

In the long run, the regulation of Ant Group will contribute to a more stable – and thus more favorable – business environment in China.

Kyrgyz are set to vote on a controversial new constitution and for a new president on the same day, January 10.

Western reactions to 12th BRICS Summit are largely dismissive, but critics overlook tangible benefits for member countries.

The case for a government process handling “zero day” vulnerability disclosure in Japan.

It prompted a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson to retort with a threat seemingly straight out of the Old Testament.

China frames the conclusion of the mega trade deal as a huge victory for its approach to multilateral trade - and, implicitly, a rebuke of U.S. unilateralism.

The group has always been diverse in terms of economic, political, and security interests. Is it anything more than an ineffective talkshop?

Taiwan reiterated Sunday its desire to join the CPTPP, and negotiators are in Washington this week hammering out a potential free trade agreement with the United States.