Diplomacy

The veteran Asia correspondent is expecting another “carnival of chaos” after Trump returns to the White House.

The Indonesian leader also spoke by phone with President-elect Donald Trump, congratulating him on his recent election victory.

Insights from Zeno Leoni.

The evolving Indian policy toward Afghanistan is either a drastic climb down from a moral high ground or grimly pragmatic, depending on how one looks at things. 

Marco Polo, while the most famous today, was just one of many emissaries bridging Medieval Europe and the Mongol Empire.

Over the weekend, the two nations signed a joint development agreement that refers to "overlapping claims" in the disputed waterway.

The region has become more connected to Europe and less dependent on Russia and China than when Trump was last in office. 

Prime Minister Oli is widely regarded as “pro-China.” His visit to Beijing will only deepen that perception.

The deals included a controversial agreement on economic activities in areas around the Natuna Islands in the South China Sea.

One year after India secured a seat at the G-20 for the African Union, the relationship has not lived up to expectations.

China’s efforts to contain India may be less important than smaller countries’ desire to counterbalance Indian influence.

Astana has emphasized its commitment to strengthening its role as a close partner of BRICS while also stating that it will not seek membership.