Topic
Diplomacy
Trump Wants China’s Help in Making Peace in Ukraine. He’s Unlikely to Get It.
By Stefan Wolff and Tetyana Malyarenko
A carefully managed continuation of the war against Ukraine, by contrast, benefits China in asserting its global leadership.
Will Trump Reopen Back-Channel Diplomacy with North Korea?
By Hanjin Park and Jiachen Shi
Drawing lessons from the back-channel diplomacy of his first term, Trump may well reengage North Korea through secret negotiations.
US Needs to Accept the Reality of India-Russia Relations
By Rushali Saha
Constraining India’s foreign policy choices will be seen as disregard for its sovereignty and provoke ire.
‘Bali Nine’ Drug Convicts Return to Australia After Indonesia Deal
By Sebastian Strangio
The five men have returned to Australia after having the rest of their life sentences commuted "on humanitarian grounds."
Could US-North Korea Talks Resume Under Trump?
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Beyond Bandung: Indonesia’s Evolving Africa Policy Under Prabowo
By Allan Dharma Saputra
The country's relations with Africa have long lagged behind their potential. That could be about to change.
How China Could Emerge as an Unexpected Beneficiary From Assad’s Downfall in Syria
By Ali Bilgic
Facing the loss of its sole Arab ally and much of its sphere of influence, Tehran might seek to capitalize on the opening initiated by China to mend ties with the Arab states.
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.
Bangladesh-India Relations at Stake: The Way Forward
By Shafi Md Mostofa
While the government transition has exposed underlying tensions, it also presents an opportunity for both nations to redefine their relationship on more equitable and inclusive terms.
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.