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India’s Leap of Faith in Afghanistan: Tango With the Taliban

India’s Leap of Faith in Afghanistan: Tango With the Taliban

By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
The evolving Indian policy toward Afghanistan is either a drastic climb down from a moral high ground or grimly pragmatic, depending on how one looks at things. 
Did Indonesia Just Capitulate to China on the South China Sea?

Did Indonesia Just Capitulate to China on the South China Sea?

By Sebastian Strangio
Over the weekend, the two nations signed a joint development agreement that refers to "overlapping claims" in the disputed waterway.

C5+Trump: Getting the US Down to Business in Central Asia

C5+Trump: Getting the US Down to Business in Central Asia

By Eric Rudenshiold
The region has become more connected to Europe and less dependent on Russia and China than when Trump was last in office. 

Nepali PM to Travel to China on First Bilateral Visit

Nepali PM to Travel to China on First Bilateral Visit

By Sudha Ramachandran
Prime Minister Oli is widely regarded as “pro-China.” His visit to Beijing will only deepen that perception.

China, Indonesia Sign $10 Billion in Deals as Prabowo Visits Beijing

China, Indonesia Sign $10 Billion in Deals as Prabowo Visits Beijing

By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
The deals included a controversial agreement on economic activities in areas around the Natuna Islands in the South China Sea.
The Inner Workings of a Chinese Embassy

The Inner Workings of a Chinese Embassy

By Zhuoran Li
Few things illustrate the fragmentation of Chinese foreign policy better than the operation of the country's embassies overseas.

Africa-India Ties: The Continent’s Next Big Relationship or Over-Hyped?

Africa-India Ties: The Continent’s Next Big Relationship or Over-Hyped?

By Barnaby Joseph Dye and Punkhuri Kumar
One year after India secured a seat at the G-20 for the African Union, the relationship has not lived up to expectations.
What Underlies China’s Rise in South Asia?

What Underlies China’s Rise in South Asia?

By Rathindra Kuruwita
China’s efforts to contain India may be less important than smaller countries’ desire to counterbalance Indian influence.

Will a New Golf Course Near Hanoi Cement Trump-Vietnam Relations?

Will a New Golf Course Near Hanoi Cement Trump-Vietnam Relations?

By David Hutt
Last month, the Trump Organization agreed to build a $1.5 billion course in Hung Yen, the home province of Communist Party chief To Lam.

Kazakhstan’s BRICS Conundrum

Kazakhstan’s BRICS Conundrum

By Ayushi Saini and Rajoli Siddharth Jayaprakash
Astana has emphasized its commitment to strengthening its role as a close partner of BRICS while also stating that it will not seek membership.

Taiwan’s Struggle to Retain Diplomatic Allies

Taiwan’s Struggle to Retain Diplomatic Allies

By Huynh Tam Sang and Truong Tuan Kiet
Taiwan hopes to hold on to its 12 diplomatic allies with technological incentives and diplomatic engagement. But China’s economic power and internal politics among Taiwan’s allies make this far more difficult.
The UK Carves Its Own Path on China

The UK Carves Its Own Path on China

By James Jennion
The new government should be careful in determining whether the rewards of a friendlier approach to China truly outweigh the risks. 

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