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Diplomacy
Vietnam, Thailand Announce Major Diplomatic Upgrade Amid US Tariff Threat
By Sebastian Strangio
The two nations have pledged to expand bilateral trade and investment as a hedge against their common reliance on the American market.
The Xi-Putin Summit: A Display of China-Russia Resilience on Victory Day
By Elizabeth Wishnick
Amid Trump’s tariffs and Ukraine talks, Putin and Xi were determined to display the strength of their strategic partnership despite U.S. pressure.
Central Asia’s Strategic Insecurity in a Turbulent World
By Sardor Allayarov
Can Central Asian states continue their multi-vector diplomacy, or will they be forced to choose between the U.S. and China?
The Historical Great Powers of Asia: Medieval East Asia
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
China was preeminent both within East Asia and beyond that region as a globally influential state.
Are India-US Relations Entering a Difficult Phase?
By Rushali Saha
Trump’s re-hyphenation of New Delhi and Islamabad – a reversal of the de-hyphenation policy started by Bush – is a serious setback to the India-U.S. partnership.
On Indonesia Visit, Albanese Calls For Greater Defense and Economic Cooperation
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite the warm neighborly talk that marked the Australian leader's visit, the two nations will continue to have divergent strategic perspectives.
Malaysia’s PM Anwar Winds Up Second State Visit to Russia
By Sebastian Strangio
The four-day visit was overshadowed by the release of a report blaming Russia for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, in which 43 Malaysians lost their lives.
As Geopolitical Competition Heats up, China Is Eyeing the Caribbean
By Nand C. Bardouille
China continues to mount a challenge to U.S. power and influence in the Caribbean Community bloc, as this grouping feels increasingly boxed in by Trump 2.0.
The Political Messaging of China and Serbia’s Belgrade Bombing Commemoration
By Vincent K. L. Chang
Memories of NATO's bombing of the Chinese embassy in 1999 reinforce China and Serbia’s partnership, with an eye to establishing a “shared future.”
Bangladesh’s Careful Diplomacy in the India-Pakistan Crisis
By Shafi Md Mostofa
The interim government is being carefully neutral, but public opinion has chosen a side.
Strategic Convergence Between India and the European Union
By Christoph P. Mohr
As the world undergoes a profound transition, India and the EU can help shape the future global order, safeguard stability, and advance their shared goals.
How ‘Friend’ Trump Embarrassed Modi
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Trump claiming credit for brokering the India-Pakistan ceasefire has stung PM Modi’s "strong leader" image at home.
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