Topic
Diplomacy
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.
What’s Next for China-India Relations?
By Ivan Lidarev
2024 brought a thaw that is likely to deepen over the coming year, but a number of uncertainties threaten to limit progress.
How Jimmy Carter’s Legacy Could Impact Trump’s China Policy
By Jiachen Shi
Carter’s enduring legacy in China-U.S. relations is poised to influence Trump’s China policy across economic, military, and diplomatic dimensions.
Post-Disaster, Chinese Aid Trails Other Donors in Vanuatu
By Emily Walz
China has increased aid as part of its bid to become the foreign partner of choice for Pacific Island countries but is playing only a small part in Vanuatu’s earthquake relief.
Will India-Indonesia Ties Take a Leap Forward in 2025?
By Rushali Saha
Indonesian President Prabowo will be the chief guest at India’s Republic Day parade, a sign of the importance New Delhi accords its relations with Jakarta.
The Evolving Strategic Partnership Between India and Kuwait
By Alvite Ningthoujam
Prime Minister Modi's recent visit was the culmination of long-term trends in India-Kuwait relations, and India-Gulf ties more broadly.