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Diplomacy
Will Adani’s Indictment in the US Dent Modi-Trump Ties?
By Rushali Saha
It may not derail relations with the U.S., but if New Delhi fails to launch a domestic investigation, it will damage India's credibility as a reliable partner.
Indonesia Agrees to Repatriate ‘Bali Nine’ Drug Convicts to Australia
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement comes days after Jakarta confirmed that it had agreed to repatriate Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina on death row in a separate drug-related case.
India and China: A Thaw in the Making?
By Shaheli Das
A spurt in high-level meetings has changed the mood in China-India diplomacy, but there are reasons for India to remain skeptical.
Southeast Asia and BRICS: A Strategic Response to Institutional Change in the Indo-Pacific
By Pavittarbir Saggu
For Southeast Asia, BRICS is just one piece of a larger puzzle.
Why Did Iraq Suspend a $10 Billion Deal With China?
By Ameer Al-Auqaili
The decision to stall a massive oil-for-infrastructure agreement marks a turning point in Middle East power dynamics.
Vietnam, Malaysia Announce Major Diplomatic Upgrade
By Sebastian Strangio
Malaysia has become the ninth nation, and the first in ASEAN, to establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam.
Kyrgyzstan-US Relations: 10 Years After the Closure of Manas Air Base
By Joe Luc Barnes
In hindsight, the Manas base marked the apogee of American influence in Kyrgyzstan.
China’s ‘People-to-People’ Diplomacy Targets the Global South
By César Eduardo Santos
Engagements with media, think tanks, and academia form an essential – but often overlooked – element of China's foreign policy.
Mauritius’ Parliamentary Elections Hold a Crucial Lesson for India
By Radhey Tambi
After a year of change in India’s neighboring governments, the case of Mauritius demonstrates the value of forging strong ties with all political parties.
Biden’s Legacy on China
By Robert Sutter
Having checked China in Asia, the Biden administration will be a hard act to follow, particularly given regional governments' skepticism of Trump.
Trump’s Hawkish Cabinet Could Be a Stepping Stone to Future Deals With China
By Jiachen Shi
By assembling a hawkish yet loyal Cabinet, Trump gains the short-term advantage of employing a “good cop, bad cop” approach to China.
Biden, Xi Reflect on Evolutions in China-US Relations in Their Final Meeting
By Shannon Tiezzi
With a presidential transition underway in the United States, both presidents stressed the value of stability in the relationship.