Topic
Diplomacy
Sri Lanka’s Dilemmas Over Chinese ‘Research’ Vessels
By Ajay Darshan Behera
Promises made to India by President Anura Dissanayake in December 2024 must be matched with action.
Indonesia Officially Becomes First Southeast Asian Member of BRICS
By Sebastian Strangio
The decision to apply for membership reflects President Prabowo Subianto's more proactive approach to foreign policy.
Blinken’s Last Trip to Seoul and Its Implications
By Le Nhu Mai
During this sensitive time of Seoul’s political turmoil, Blinken’s much-awaited visit to South Korea is the last gift that the Biden administration wants to offer its ally.
Year of the ‘Known Unknowns’? Australia-China Relations in 2025
By Corey Lee Bell and Elena Collinson
Last year consolidated the thaw that began under the Albanese government. Entering 2025, however, the Australia-China relationship will face growing uncertainties.
Sailing Chaotic Seas: New Zealand’s Foreign Policy in 2025
By Guy C. Charlton and Xiang Gao
The country has long prided itself on its independent foreign policy, but Wellington's balancing act will face greater challenges this year.
How Jimmy Carter Stopped the Second Korean War
By Joel S. Wit
In the summer of 1994, war on the Korean Peninsula seemed inevitable. Then Carter and his wife arrived in Pyongyang.
Pakistani High Commissioner Syed Ahmed Maroof on Evolving Bangladesh-Pakistan Relations
By Saqlain Rizve
“The past is the past, and we don’t want to remain stuck there.”
Chinese Dam on Transboundary River Raises Concern in Delhi
By Elizabeth Roche
Beijing announced construction of a dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra weeks after a reported thaw in frosty China-India bilateral relations.
The Trump Effect: Will India Lean Into the China Thaw in 2025?
By Jagannath Panda
How far will the thaw sustain China-India ties in 2025 and beyond, especially given the return of Donald Trump to the White House?
China Alleges Taiwan Is Paying Bribes for US Support
By Yang Kuang-shun
The narrative is part of a larger disinformation campaign designed to undermine Taiwan-U.S. relations.
China’s Middle East Moment: Will Beijing Seize the Opportunity in Syria?
By Asad Ullah
The Syrian conflict presents a pivotal opportunity for China to exhibit its readiness to assume a true global leadership role.
Navigating Taiwan’s Pacific Identity: Challenges for Lai Ching-te’s Hawaiian Shirt Diplomacy
By Zane Kheir
Despite the DPP’s emphasis on Taiwan’s Pacific heritage, the majority of Taiwanese are unable to relate to countries beyond Northeast Asia.