Donald Trump

The messages provide a glimpse as to what the Central Asian states wish to see from the next U.S. administration and how they aim to position themselves.

Donald Trump, like every other president, has his own policies and priorities. Unlike presidents before him, Trump is not worried about hurting Beijing’s feelings in the process.

Whoever prevails on November 5, the region is bound to face a more complex and challenging economic environment.

The Republican candidate has needled Taipei about its reliance on the United States, but Taiwan can still count on U.S. support if Trump returns to the White House.

The country's omnidirectional foreign policy doctrine cushions it from changes in the domestic affairs of key partner states.

For 13 Asia-Pacific countries, we ask: Would the government prefer Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as the next U.S. president?

On rules of international trade, Canberra is more aligned with Beijing than Washington. How could the next U.S. president impact the relationship?

Trump won’t bother about India’s human rights record. Harris might. That’s a worry for the Modi administration.

The Diplomat wants to know what you think about the U.S. presidential election – even if you're not a U.S. voter.

Depending on their foreign policy preferences, South Korea’s political groups have varied perceptions of what they would like to see from the next U.S. administration. 

The North Korea challenge represents some of the world’s biggest military, technological, and economic struggles today. Yet it receives very little attention from the candidates.

The U.S. presidential elections have always had a significant impact on the foreign policies of various countries, including relations with the states of Central Asia.