Topic
Diplomacy
China Is Recalculating Its Middle East Policy
By Tommy Steiner
Iran experiences diplomatic distancing with Chinese characteristics.
Indonesian President Vows to Defend Sovereignty in South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
Prabowo Subianto's comments came four days after he signed an agreement in China that appeared to recognize Beijing's expansive maritime claim.
Will Vietnam-US Relations Continue to Improve Under Trump 2.0?
By Hai Hong Nguyen
There is no reason to believe that the bilateral relationship will not continue along its current positive trajectory.
What a Second Trump Presidency Means for Bangladesh
By Md. Himel Rahman
The upcoming change in the U.S. administration is likely to affect Bangladesh's politics, economy, climate change adaptation, and more.
Mongolia’s Prime Minister Looks to Boost All-Important Economic Ties With China
By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
Mongolia and China seem to be moving forward on long-hoped-for cross-border infrastructure and joint energy projects, while stepping up technology cooperation.
How ASEAN Can Help Mediate in Myanmar
By Leni Winarni
As Myanmar’s military grip weakens amid violence and displacement, ASEAN faces pressure to mediate in a crisis that challenges its principles and unity.
How Will China React to Donald Trump’s Second Term?
By Brian Wong
Parsing Trump’s China policy – and China’s likely response.
The China-Japan Travel Visa Spat
By KAWASHIMA Shin
Beijing wants Japan – and only Japan – to offer reciprocity.
Keith Richburg Discusses Trump 2.0, China, and ASEAN
By Luke Hunt
The veteran Asia correspondent is expecting another “carnival of chaos” after Trump returns to the White House.
Indonesia’s Prabowo Meets With President Biden on US Trip
By Sebastian Strangio
The Indonesian leader also spoke by phone with President-elect Donald Trump, congratulating him on his recent election victory.
The Grand Strategy Behind China’s Rise
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Zeno Leoni.
Marco Polo and the Mongol Empire’s Strategic Diplomacy
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Marco Polo, while the most famous today, was just one of many emissaries bridging Medieval Europe and the Mongol Empire.