Topic
Diplomacy
Where Was ASEAN at India’s G20 Summit?
By Yanitha Meena Louis
As India expands its global influence, Southeast Asian nations should leverage its initiatives and renew ties.
What Tweets, Retweets and Emojis Tell Us About the Japan-South Korea-US Trilateral
By Saif Shahin and Kyungsun Karen Lee
The social media posts of South Korean, Japanese, and U.S. missions reveal what lies behind their recent public display of bonhomie.
What China’s Diplomatic Push in Afghanistan Means for Regional Stability
By Ureeda Khan and Syed Basim Raza
China's new ambassadorial appointment lays the groundwork for intensified cooperation between China and Afghanistan. That will have implications for Pakistan as well.
What Comes Next for North Korea-Russia Relations?
By Gabriela Bernal and Sangsoo Lee
The visit by Kim Jong Un to Russia shows the world North Korea has its own “bloc” alliance comprising its two closest diplomatic partners.
ASEAN Gives Laos a Reprieve Over Myanmar Crisis
By David Hutt
But let’s not get carried away with the bloc's new “troika” on Myanmar.
What Was Taiwan’s President Doing in Eswatini?
By Brian Hioe
For what might be her last foreign trip as president, Tsai Ing-wen chose to highlight one of Taiwan's firmest remaining diplomatic relationships.
Russia, China, and the Ukraine War: Tensions in the ‘No Limits’ Relationship
By Jeanne L. Wilson
China’s recent diplomatic foray suggests that Chinese and Russian visions of an acceptable outcome of the war are not wholly aligned.
Cambodian PM Embarks on Three-Day State Visit to China
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Hun Manet will seek to consolidate relations with the nation that has become Phnom Penh's most important international partner.
How Uzbekistan Promotes Regional Integration in Central Asia
By Tanbaev Ozod
Despite the modest progress achieved under Uzbek leadership, there are still numerous challenges to Central Asian regionalism.
Better Late Than Never: South Korea and New Zealand in the South Pacific
By Alexander C. Tan
Seoul and Wellington were late to the Indo-Pacific party, but now have a chance to demonstrate middle power agency.
Taliban Give a Warm Welcome to China’s New Ambassador
By Associated Press
New Ambassador Zhao Sheng was given the royal treatment in Kabul, as China continues to be the Taliban regime's most important foreign partner.
In Global Battle for Hearts and Minds, China and Russia Have Edge Over US
By Dmitriy Nurullayev
Analysis of 30 years of U.N. data reveals that China and Russia have been far more successful in winning support for their positions from the global community.