Topic
Diplomacy
New Maldives President: India’s Friend or Foe?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
It likely that Malé will remain sensitive to India’s broad strategic concerns around China, but will likely push also for closer ties to Beijing.
India Needs to Hedge its Bets in Bangladesh
By Ahmede Hussain
Its all-out support for the ruling Awami League for decades, even ignoring its undemocratic governance, and reluctance to engage other parties could prove costly.
The China Factor in the India-Tanzania Strategic Partnership
By Raghvendra Kumar
Tanzania’s skepticism toward China has opened new space for India to upgrade a longstanding partnership.
South Asian Countries Are Divided on Hamas Attacks
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
However, all of them expressed support for a two-state solution.
The Case for Development Diplomacy in a Militarized Pacific
By James Chabin
If Australia and the United States genuinely desire a peaceful Pacific, they must be as enthusiastic about international development in the region as about security cooperation.
Israel, Iran, and China Put to the Test
By Thiago de Aragao
There is an important connection between China and Hamas’ attack last weekend.
What Would Argentina’s Dollarization Mean for China?
By Xiaofeng Wang and Otaviano Canuto
A bilateral currency swap line with China plays a crucial role in their bilateral relationship – and in Argentina’s economic stability.
Another Summit to Watch: Commonwealth of Independent States Heads to Gather in Kyrgyz Capital
By Catherine Putz
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to attend. It will be his first trip abroad since the ICC issue an arrest warrant in March 2023.
India’s Modi Voices Solidarity With Israel After Hamas Attack
By Sudha Ramachandran
This is a huge shift from the past, when India was a vociferous champion of the Palestinian cause.
China’s 3rd Belt and Road Forum Finally Gets a Date
By Shannon Tiezzi
The big event is happening October 17and 18. The question now is: who will show up?
Why Did Timor-Leste Sign a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership With China?
By Joao da Cruz Cardoso
For Dili, upgrading relations with China is about giving itself as many options as possible for economic development. It is not about choosing China over Australia.
China’s Response to the Israel-Hamas Conflict Reflects Its Longstanding Support for Palestine
By Jianli Yang
Israeli diplomats may have assumed that years of providing China with advanced technology would change Beijing’s stance on Israel. This was a serious miscalculation.