Topic
Diplomacy
What Will Donald Trump’s Priorities Be in the Asia-Pacific?
By Christopher Featherstone
The strongest lesson to be drawn from Trump’s time in the Oval Office is that he has the ability to subvert predictions.
The CCP’s Antisemitic Experiment
By Adam Nelson
China is showing more willingness to stoke ethnic and religious divisions to influence the outcomes of policy debates and elections.
Pakistan-Russia Relations Mark Shifting Sands in South Asia
By Prashant Singh
The growing closeness in bilateral ties is both a sign of significant geopolitical change and the continuation of a historical trend.
China Is Watching the Political Disarray in Nations Along the First Island Chain
By Hung Tran
It’s not just South Korea; all the U.S. allies along the first island chain are in a period of political turmoil. And China is hoping to benefit.
How North Korea Views Yoon’s Declaration of Martial Law
By Mitch Shin
Amid the political chaos in South Korea, Pyongyang is maintaining a strategic silence.
Myanmar and China: An American View with Michael Martin
By Luke Hunt
Chinese plans for Myanmar could have far reaching consequences in 2025.
With Prime Minister’s Visit, Mongolia Boosts Third Neighbor Ties With the Middle East
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai paid a working visit to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.
Trump Sarkar 2.0: The Future of the India-US Global Partnership
By Tushar Shetty
Sadanand Dhume and Elizabeth Roche break down how Trump’s reelection might impact India-U.S. relations.
Amid Political Turmoil, Germany Stresses De-Risking From China
By Muhammad Murad
Even as the governing coalition fell apart, Germany’s foreign minister did not shy away from criticizing China during her visit.
With Fall of Bashar al-Assad, India Loses a Friend
By Sudha Ramachandran
Syria under Assad was a strong supporter of India on the Kashmir issue, a rarity in the Muslim world.
China and Great Power Competition in the Multilateral System
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Romina Bandura.
What Lies Ahead for India-China Relations
By Elizabeth Roche
A high-level meeting between Indian and Chinese officials in Beijing is scheduled for later this month.