Topic
Diplomacy

The Huawei Scandal and Europe’s China Reckoning
By Paola Morselli
The Chinese tech giant is at the center of a sprawling investigation into accusations of bribery and illicit lobbying to promote Huawei’s interests within European institutions.

A New Chapter in Dhaka-Beijing Ties? Why Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus Is Visiting China
By Md Obaidullah
Bangladesh is looking to rebalance its diplomacy in the post-Hasina era, but it’s not going all in on China, either.

USAID Cuts Devastating to Central Asia Programs
By Catherine Putz
If leaked documents listing active and terminated projects are accurate, almost all USAID programs in Central Asia have been cut.

The Authoritarian Roots and Implications of the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Border Agreement
By Kristiina Silvan
Authoritarian consolidation might have accelerated border deal-making on the paper, but it may also impede deal-making on the ground.

Bangladesh to Seal Deal with Musk’s Starlink
By Mubashar Hasan
While officials say the decision is driven by the need to improve internet connectivity to benefit Bangladeshis, it is likely also aimed at winning Musk’s favor.

During Ramadan, China’s ‘Muslim Diplomacy’ Unfolds in Indonesia
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
Beijing's outreach builds relationships with prominent Muslim organizations, while influencing the narratives about China's treatment of its own Muslim minorities.

Trump and Putin: A Massive Change of Heart and What It Means for Central Asia
By Bimal Adhikari and Alida Begezhanova
Now that the U.S. is siding with Russia, where does that leave Central Asia?

The Evolution of US Foreign Policy Discourses on China
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Yan Chang Bennett.

Uzbekistan’s Evolving Northern Afghanistan Strategy
By Hamza Boltaev and Islomkhon Gafarov
Tashkent’s transition from a security-oriented approach to a pragmatic, economy-first foreign policy in relation to Kabul is most evident in its engagement in northern Afghanistan.

International Religious Freedom in the Spotlight Amid US Political Recalibration
By Catherine Putz
A discussion on religious freedom abroad invariably circled back to the present political turmoil in the United States under the second Trump administration.

China-Japan-South Korea Foreign Minister Meeting Spotlights a Complex Partnership
By Simran Walia
The meeting in Tokyo pledged increased economic cooperation, but security issues continued to loom large.

How Taiwan Can Keep Its Diplomatic Partners
By William Piekos
Beijing’s success in peeling off Taiwan’s diplomatic partners requires a reevaluation of Taipei’s strategy toward its remaining partners.