Topic
Diplomacy
June 16, 2023
China Condemns EU Parliament’s Resolution on Hong Kong’s Shrinking Freedoms
By Kanis Leung
The EU body overwhelmingly adopted a resolution citing the deterioration of Hong Kong’s freedoms since the imposition by Beijing of a sweeping national security law in 2020.
June 16, 2023
Modi Comes to Washington: Prospects and Challenges for India-US Relations
By C. Raja Mohan, Manjari Chatterjee Miller, Mukesh Aghi, Farwa Aamer, and Meera Gopal
Exploring the trajectory of the relationship in four key sectors: defense, global order, business and technology, and climate change.
June 16, 2023
India and the US are Grappling with Uncomfortable Truths
By Mohamed Zeeshan
When Modi goes to Washington, the two sides are likely to sweep their problems under the carpet.
June 16, 2023
Germany’s National Security Strategy and the China Challenge
By Tim Hildebrandt
After lacking clear guidelines for years, Berlin has clearly outlined its national interests and the means to protect and realize them.
June 16, 2023
How Could Myanmar’s Divided People be Brought Together?
By Michael Vatikiotis
The Cambodian peace process of the 1980s offers some lessons for bridging seemingly insuperable differences.
June 16, 2023
Palau Leader Stresses Need for US Help to Deter China in the Pacific
By Mari Yamaguchi
Speaking from Japan, Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr. said that three Chinese boats have made “uninvited” entries into his country’s waters since he took office in 2021.
June 15, 2023
The Rohingya Crisis and the Myth of Myanmar Sovereignty
By Muhammad Estiak Hussian
Powerful actors like China, Russia, ASEAN, and many other nations have refused to act in the Rohingya crisis – usually citing Myanmar’s sovereignty and the principle of non-interference.
June 15, 2023
Chinese Naval Vessel Begins ‘Goodwill’ Visit to Philippines
By Sebastian Strangio
The three-day visit, the first by the Chinese navy since 2019, comes at a difficult time in relations between Beijing and Manila.
June 15, 2023
Has China Overplayed Its Hand in the Pacific?
By Grant Wyeth
Fiji announced a reconsideration of its 2011 security agreement with China just before signing a new defense agreement with New Zealand. It was subtle but clear signal to Beijing.
June 15, 2023
US NSA Sullivan to Visit Tokyo for Talks With Japan, Philippines, South Korea Officials
By Aamer Madhani
Just before U.S. Secretary of State Blinken heads to China, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will meet with U.S. allies in the region.
June 15, 2023
It’s Official: US Secretary of State Blinken Will Visit China
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. and Chinese governments confirmed Blinken's trip for June 18-19, while also giving a preview of their narratives on the engagement.
June 14, 2023
Japan’s 2023 Development Cooperation Charter: The Aid-Security Nexus
By James Kaizuka
Tokyo’s new blueprint for development assistance expands the role of one of Japan’s greatest national strengths into the realm of geostrategy, building on the philosophy of former PM Abe Shinzo.