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Trump, Xi Tackle Trade War in ‘Truly Great Meeting’

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 14:04
Several trade restrictions were rolled back, but only temporarily.

South Korean President Meets New Japanese Prime Minister

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 13:15
After meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung held a summit meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae.

‘Golden Age’ of the Japan-US Alliance in the Shadow of Abe

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 12:58
When everything was said and done, their first meeting defied everyone’s expectations – in a good way.

Japan-South Korea Relations Under a Takaichi Sanae Government

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 12:01
How will Prime Minister Takaichi get along with the Lee Jae-myung administration?

25 Years On: How Resolution 1325 Transformed Women’s Role in Global Peace

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 11:53
Twenty-five years after its adoption, UN Resolution 1325 continues to influence global peacebuilding, emphasizing the essential role of women in achieving lasting peace.

Will Crime Syndicates Kill the Thai-Cambodian Peace Deal?

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 06:00
Real peace requires an end to human trafficking and "pig butchering" operations.

The Hanoi Convention: Vietnam’s Middle Power Moment

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 04:18
The country is increasingly being recognized as a global middle power with a distinctive identity and a preference for inclusive multilateralism.

BBC Journalist Barred From Leaving Vietnam, Broadcaster Says

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 03:38
The news came as Communist Party chief To Lam departed for London, where he is expected to announce a major diplomatic upgrade with the United Kingdom.

Myanmar Rebel Group Agrees to Ceasefire With Military Ahead of Junta Election

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 01:44
Under Chinese pressure, the Ta'ang National Liberation Army has agreed to withdraw from two towns, including the ruby-mining center of Mogok in Mandalay Region.

With Fourth Plenum, Xi Jinping Dares the US to Fight

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 20:55
Just ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, a high-level CCP meeting set the tone by emphasizing China’s push for tech supremacy.

The Trump-Xi Summits, Then and Now: Trade, Taiwan, and Russia 

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 16:43
Six years after their last meeting, the agenda looks the same – but the needle has moved on each of the three top issues.

Wargaming China’s Dominance in Rare Earths and Critical Minerals 

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 16:28
Insights from Finley Grimble.

The Remaking of the Indian Army Since Operation Sindoor

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 16:03
India has been rapidly restructuring its military, taking advantage of the fact that it is still technically on a war footing.

China’s Development Strategy in the 15th Five-Year Plan Era

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 15:30
The goals of the 15th Five-Year Plan reflect significant shifts compared to its predecessor.

Takaichi’s Ambitious Economic and Security Agenda for Japan

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 15:21
In her first policy speech, Japan’s new prime minister made big promises that hinge on big spending.

China’s Private Sector: Unseen and Unsung

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 14:49
Private enterprises power China's economy, but received no attention in the latest plenum communique.

India’s Farm Policies Behind Bad Air, Unhealthy Diet, Water Crisis

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 14:46
Law and policy measures that prioritize sustainable agriculture are needed to address India’s environmental challenges.

South Korea and US Presidents Talk Tariffs, Nuclear Subs at Summit

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 14:09
On the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, Presidents Lee Jae-myung and Donald Trump met again, two months after their first summit at the White House.

French Shipyard Proposes Partnering With India’s Mazagon Dock to Build Subs for Export

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 13:47
They pledged to cooperate in ‘joint export of submarines to a mutually friendly country,’ but have not named the client country so far.

Trump, Xi Attacks on Rights a Challenge for APEC Summit

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 13:40
At a summit dominated by two leaders who have demonstrated utter hostility to the international system, human rights law, and democratic principles, how should rights-respecting, democratic countries respond?

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