Diplomacy

Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan have cause to be nervous, given some of Trump’s past actions and statements. But their leaders chose to express optimism in their first public reactions.

For both geopolitical and geoeconomic reasons, Germany has a growing interest in India.

The messages provide a glimpse as to what the Central Asian states wish to see from the next U.S. administration and how they aim to position themselves.

Fiji seems inclined to promote a particular brand of peacemaking that aligns with the powerful.

The grouping gained steam under President Joe Biden, who saw it as a crucial means to counterbalance China’s growing influence.

Country, island, or something in between – the question of how to refer to Taiwan in print is a vexed one for many media outlets

The Mauritius-U.K. deal will likely draw attention to France, another European sovereign state with contested territories in the Indian Ocean region like Tromelin Island.

Min Aung Hlaing's visit to Kunming seems to mark a watershed in Beijing's policy toward the country's civil war.

Do Russian demands for stricter measures against labor migrants mark a shift in Moscow’s relationship with Central Asia?

Officially, China has no preference in the U.S. presidential race. But both analysts and social media are increasingly rooting for Trump. Here’s why.

While in China, Finland's President Alexander Stubb affirmed bilateral trade interests without compromising Finland’s broader strategic priorities.

Insights from Elizabeth Freund Larus.