Topic
Diplomacy
Will the Philippines File a Second South China Sea Arbitration Case?
By Trung NGUYEN
The Philippines is exploring the possibility of bringing China to another international dispute settlement organ.
US Pacific Policy Forges Ahead With Successful 2nd Summit
By Patricia O’Brien
Despite domestic political headwinds, Biden’s engagement at the second U.S.-Pacific Islands summit was welcomed, as were newly announced funds, initiatives and an expanding diplomatic footprint.
China Seeks Reassurance From Visiting Nepali PM Dahal on Taiwan and Tibet Issues
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
The two sides will strengthen cooperation between their domestic security agencies.
Tibet, BRI Top Agenda During Nepali PM’s Visit to China
By Rishi Gupta
Aside from the usual priorities, the visit was shadowed by Nepal's objections to China's new "standard map."
Can China Really Build a New World Order?
By Nicholas Bequelin
If Beijing’s current foreign policy is anything to go by, the most likely outcome of its push to remake global governance is disorder, not a new Chinese world order.
The Antarctic Treaty System: A Useful but Imperfect ‘Guardrail’ for China-US Relations
By Nengye Liu
Unlike the USSR, China, as a latecomer, has no vested interest in the existing rules of the ATS.
Pakistani Official Describes Nijjar Killing as ‘India’s Jamal Khashoggi Moment’
By Umair Jamal
In the past, Pakistan has accused India of eliminating people who threatened its control over Kashmir, but was rarely taken seriously by the international community.
Evolving Narratives in German Foreign Policy Toward Central Asia
By Rustam Kayumov
Germany’s key role is in helping Central Asia reduce its reliance on Russian and Chinese investments and, more significantly, trade.
South Korea’s Deepening Ties With Pacific Island States
By Troy Stangarone
In contrast to prior administrations, the Yoon administration has worked to integrate the region into its broader foreign policy strategy at the bilateral, trilateral, and regional level.
What the Canada-India Rift Means for Australia
By Grant Wyeth
The present state of India-Canada relations is something that Canberra is keen to avoid.
After the G20, Can India Make Progress on UN Security Council Reform?
By Rajeev Agarwal
It's the holy grail of Indian diplomacy, and the prospects look brighter than ever before.
High-Tech Supply Chains and the US-Vietnam Upgrade
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Alexander Vuving.