Topic
Diplomacy
Thailand to Host ASEAN Talks on Myanmar Conflict This Month
By Sebastian Strangio
The December 20 meeting in Bangkok will seek a way through the thicket of Myanmar's intertwined conflicts.
Should China Be Worried About the Biden Administration’s Growing Africa Engagement?
By Muhammad Murad
Growing U.S. engagement with Africa, epitomized by the Lobito Corridor, is deemed a counterbalance to China’s influence. However, China’s engagement with African countries cannot be overturned so easily.
Nepal and China Identify 10 Projects for Execution Under BRI
By Birat Anupam
They signed a BRI framework cooperation agreement during Nepali PM Oli’s visit to China. Will that speed up implementation?
After 33 Years, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Announce Border Agreement
By Catherine Putz
The two sides say they’ve reached an agreement and fully completed the description of their mutual border. The next steps will be even more difficult.
Between Trump and China: Will Hungary’s Orbán Manage a Balancing Act?
By Sebestyén Hompot
There seems to be a clear contradiction between being pro-Beijing and pro-Trump. How will the Orbán government manage this?
Bangladesh-India Relations Caught in a Downward Spiral
By Sudha Ramachandran
Vandalism of a Bangladeshi diplomatic mission in India has ignited smoldering tensions over the treatment of minorities.
With Visit to Angola, Biden Claims the US Is ‘All in on Africa’
By Trevor Lwere
U.S. Africa policy is often viewed through the prism of competition with China. If so, the United States has a long way to go to catch up.
Critical Metals Key to Deepening South Korea-Kyrgyzstan Relations
By Catherine Putz
The two countries elevated ties to a comprehensive partnership.
China Deepens Its Engagement With Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan
By Ghulam Ali
China has vastly increased economic engagement with Afghanistan as it eyes a new node in the Belt and Road Initiative.
EU-US Cooperation on China and Taiwan
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Mor Sobol.
The Risks of Australia’s Approach to Sanctions
By Sara Dehm and Jessica Whyte
Australia has long aligned with the United States on sanctions. With Trump’s return, this is an increasingly dangerous approach.
The Significance of Putin’s Visit to India
By Shaheli Das
The past month has seen definite progress in New Delhi’s relations with Moscow. That trend is set to continue into 2025, with the Russian leader's first post-COVID visit to India.