Diplomacy

Such legislation would boost Japan's credentials as a defender of human rights and practitioner of values-based diplomacy.

How the EU reacts to the coup is litmus test not only for its support of democracy in Myanmar, but also for its capacity to adjust to new systemic challenges in the region.

In recent weeks, Australian citizens have been detained in China and Myanmar. 

In the wake of the February 1 coup, Tokyo's strategy of pragmatic engagement has come under increasing pressure.

Separate moves from Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. show signs of growing backlash to China's human rights abuses.

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar paid recent visits to the Maldives and Mauritius.

But there’s a fine line between engaging the generals and legitimizing their seizure of power.

Russia as a first destination for a Kyrgyz president is no surprise; it’s essentially tradition.

Colombo has offered Khan a symbolically warm welcome but not afforded him opportunities to raise concerns about India -- or Sri Lanka’s Muslim minority.

Despite cooperating on some aspects, China and Russia are also directly competing for the same vaccine markets - and the national prestige that comes with it.

Competition aside, Washington and Beijing have many shared interests on the African continent, from security to economics to public health.