Diplomacy

The Russia-Ukraine war has rearranged the configuration of Vietnam’s web of partnerships but has not drastically changed its foreign policy approach. 

While not yet confirmed, the state visit would mark a significant shift in China's approach to the conflict in Myanmar.

Canadian officials named India’s Home Minister Amit Shah as having “authorized the intelligence-gathering missions and attacks on Sikh separatists” in Canada, U.S. media reported.

2024 also marks milestone anniversaries for the foundational treaty between China and Mongolia, as well as their comprehensive strategic partnership.

Ankara continues to strengthen its bid for influence in the region by stressing historical and cultural ties. 

India, Japan, South Korea, and China were all represented at a summit of ASEAN leaders in Laos. Southeast Asia is seen as crucial to their economies, as well as a strategically vital region for security. 

The India-ASEAN joint statement endorsed ASEAN’s concerns over swiftly concluding a code of conduct in the South China Sea, in keeping with UNCLOS provisions.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris differ considerably on foreign policy, but neither is likely to lead a significant enhancement of the India-U.S. strategic relationship.

A decade ago, Washington saw China as a potential co-leader in global governance. Now, the U.S. consensus is that China is a rival, not a partner.

Vietnam's evolving strategic narrative, as articulated by To Lam, reflects a nation at the crossroads of global affairs.

Viewing China’s relations with individual African states as a single unified policy is misleading both for China and for those watching from afar.

The soft power, social capital, and shared stories the sport will stimulate are difficult to measure, but invariably will enhance the quality of the bilateral relationship.