East Asia

Kim Jong Un sent Vladimir Putin a message congratulating Russia on its National Day amid reports that the Russian president could visit Pyongyang as soon as next week.

Amid tensions with Washington, President Luis Arce's government is leaning heavily on Beijing for trade, investment, and economic support.

Riyadh is trying to strike a balance between short-term economic benefits from China and its long-standing strategic alliance with the United States. 

Three interrelated pillars – personal diplomacy, shared values, and strategic convergence – are at the center of the deepening relationship.

While South Korea’s interests were clear, what was evident from the summit was the lack of clarity on African governments’ joint, specific position on engagement with Seoul.

The rivals are embroiled in Cold War-style campaigns involving balloon launches and propaganda broadcasts along the DMZ.

Nuclear fusion is the next frontier in both climate change and great power competition.

A look at where the PLA’s cutting-edge aircraft programs – from the J-XD to J-20 upgrades and the mysterious H-20 stealth bomber – stand. 

Yoon needs something to revive his approval rating to save his presidency, and he's hoping for a natural gas bonanza.

Insights from Agathe Demarais.

Is Beijing’s rumored plan for a base in the African country moving closer to fruition?

With a divided government, what are the prospect for President Lai's defense agenda?