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Taliban’s Diplomatic Presence Growing in Central Asia
March 29, 2023

Taliban’s Diplomatic Presence Growing in Central Asia

By Catherine Putz
The Taliban have gained access to some of the erstwhile Afghan Republic's embassies and consulates in Central Asia. The consulate in Tajikistan's Khorog may be the latest.

What Does China Expect From Malaysia Relations Under Anwar?
March 29, 2023

What Does China Expect From Malaysia Relations Under Anwar?

By Nian Peng
China-Malaysia relations are going to see good opportunities with Anwar in office. However, it is not safe to assume that relations will develop smoothly.
Pakistan Says It Will Skip US Democracy Summit Amid Turmoil
March 29, 2023

Pakistan Says It Will Skip US Democracy Summit Amid Turmoil

By Munir Ahmed
The decision seems aimed at assuaging close ally China, which has provided Pakistan with millions of dollars to ease its forex crisis.

China’s Diplomacy: A Triumph of Cost-Benefit Analysis
March 29, 2023

China’s Diplomacy: A Triumph of Cost-Benefit Analysis

By François Godement
Do China’s capacities match the long shadow it projects on the global community? And what are the risks that China is ready to take in its international endeavors?

India-Pakistan Tensions Flare Up Within SCO
March 29, 2023

India-Pakistan Tensions Flare Up Within SCO

By Catherine Putz
All eyes are on a series of critical meetings hosted by India in the lead up to the planned SCO Summit in July.

Honduras’ China Switch and the Aftershocks
March 28, 2023

Honduras’ China Switch and the Aftershocks

By Wang Linbin
Honduras has officially terminated diplomatic relations with Taipei and embraced Beijing instead. Given China’s positioning in Latin America, this is not an isolated event.

Derek Chollet on How the US Is Handling the Myanmar Crisis
March 28, 2023

Derek Chollet on How the US Is Handling the Myanmar Crisis

By Shannon Tiezzi
"We believe in ASEAN centrality when it comes to addressing the crisis in Myanmar, which is the most acute security crisis that Southeast Asia is facing right now."
Xi-Putin Meeting: Deepening Ties or a Necessary Bond?
March 28, 2023

Xi-Putin Meeting: Deepening Ties or a Necessary Bond?

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite the visit, what Russia and China will be willing to do for each other beyond diplomatic comfort remains to be seen.

Why India Can’t Stop Russia’s Growing Cooperation with China
March 28, 2023

Why India Can’t Stop Russia’s Growing Cooperation with China

By Krzysztof Iwanek
New Delhi will retain its partnership with Moscow, not to keep Russia away from China but despite Russia’s growing proximity to Beijing.

China in Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations: Impact on Israel
March 27, 2023

China in Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations: Impact on Israel

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Mordechai Chaziza.

China’s Conundrum and the Pottery Barn Rule 
March 25, 2023

China’s Conundrum and the Pottery Barn Rule 

By Alexander C. Tan and Neel Vanvari
“You break it, you own it”: China has broken many of its relationships with its neighbors; now Beijing must own the results.
China’s Uneven Military, Political, and Commercial Advance in Panama
March 25, 2023

China’s Uneven Military, Political, and Commercial Advance in Panama

By R. Evan Ellis
Since establishing ties in 2017, China has invested significant effort in Panama and made important, if uneven, progress in building influence.

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