Topic
Diplomacy
How North Korea Views Yoon’s Declaration of Martial Law
By Mitch Shin
Amid the political chaos in South Korea, Pyongyang is maintaining a strategic silence.
Myanmar and China: An American View with Michael Martin
By Luke Hunt
Chinese plans for Myanmar could have far reaching consequences in 2025.
With Prime Minister’s Visit, Mongolia Boosts Third Neighbor Ties With the Middle East
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai paid a working visit to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.
Trump Sarkar 2.0: The Future of the India-US Global Partnership
By Tushar Shetty
Sadanand Dhume and Elizabeth Roche break down how Trump’s reelection might impact India-U.S. relations.
Amid Political Turmoil, Germany Stresses De-Risking From China
By Muhammad Murad
Even as the governing coalition fell apart, Germany’s foreign minister did not shy away from criticizing China during her visit.
With Fall of Bashar al-Assad, India Loses a Friend
By Sudha Ramachandran
Syria under Assad was a strong supporter of India on the Kashmir issue, a rarity in the Muslim world.
China and Great Power Competition in the Multilateral System
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Romina Bandura.
Ahmad Shuja Jamal on the Taliban and the Big Powers
By Sudha Ramachandran
“Trump’s statements, the views of his senior Cabinet nominees, and the dynamics in Afghanistan do not make recognition [of the Taliban regime] likely in the foreseeable future.”
What Lies Ahead for India-China Relations
By Elizabeth Roche
A high-level meeting between Indian and Chinese officials in Beijing is scheduled for later this month.
Indonesia, Philippines Agree to Repatriation of Filipina Drug Convict
By Sebastian Strangio
Mary Jane Veloso, 39, has been on death row in Indonesia since her arrest for heroin trafficking in 2010.
China-India Disengagement Deal: A Two-level Game
By Tushar Joshi
India must navigate a complex two-level game, balancing domestic demands with global strategic imperatives. But will China view India’s willingness to disengage as a sign of pragmatism or weakness?
Yoon’s Martial Law Declaration Puts Japan-South Korea Relations in Jeopardy
By Takahashi Kosuke
The political chaos in Seoul is casting dark clouds over not only Japan-South Korea relations but also Japan-South Korea-U.S. trilateral security cooperation.