Topic
Diplomacy
A New Era Is Dawning in US-Vietnam Relations
By Jonathan D. London
The coming upgrade of the bilateral relationship between Washington and Hanoi is a milestone for the region – and the world.
The Truth About Pakistan-Russia Ties
By Muhammad Sarmad Zia
A close look at the substance of the relationship shows a marked lack of political will, or even interest, on both sides.
A Case for Greater US Engagement in Central Asia
By Hunter Stoll
Russian and Chinese influence in the region will never go away. But the United States now has a rare and valuable window of opportunity.
Why Does the United States Oppose Taiwanese Independence?
By Seamus Boyle
The U.S. – along with Taiwanese people – draws the important distinction between de jure Taiwanese independence and the existing status quo of Taiwanese autonomy and self-governance.
How Lithuania Is Shaping Great Power Competition With China
By Andris Banka
Lithuania defies the conventional wisdom that small states have little ability to influence larger powers.
Biden and Modi Look to Tighten US-India Ties as Concerns Over China Rise
By Aamer Madhani and Josh Boak
The two leaders are poles apart ideologically, but are drawn together by China's military and economic maneuverings in the Indo-Pacific.
ASEAN Summits Highlight Familiar Shortcomings
By Sebastian Strangio
The bloc managed to adopt stronger language on the conflict in Myanmar, but remains adrift in the South China Sea.
Why the Philippines Needs to Work With the Pacific Island Nations
By Rej Cortez Torrecampo and Karla S. Cruz
In an increasingly complex geopolitical environment, Manila has good reasons to develop relations with other archipelagic states, including those to its south and east.
Nepal’s MCC Agreement With the US Officially Begins
By Sacha Shaw
The once controversial U.S. program has largely slipped from the public’s eye in the years following its ratification by the Nepali Parliament.
Xi Is Skipping the G20. Will He Miss the APEC Summit Too?
By Zhiqun Zhu
The circumstances are similar: a geopolitical rival hosting an international gathering Xi has never missed.
The G20 Is in a Precarious State, But Global Problems Don’t Take a Breather
By Sarang Shidore
A set of Asian and Global South states may be key to the group’s future viability, as both Beijing and Washington play spoiler.
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Repeal Jackson-Vanik for Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
Senators Murphy and Young stress that the time is ripe to drop the “outdated” restrictions of Jackson-Vanik and “redefine” the U.S. relationship with Central Asia.