Diplomacy & Crisis News

For Palau and other Pacific Island nations, shifts in climate ambition by larger emitters raise concerns about global progress. 

After Washington confirmed its support to Seoul’s development of an indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, Pyongyang released a statement criticizing the move. 

The Indian military has carried out several large-scale tri-service drills over the years, but the recent Trishul exercise was unique.

Sovereignty first, development second.

The uncertain future of a promising approach.

The EU’s promises of future membership have a very uncertain outcome.

Breaking out of their cycle of hope and distrust requires political imagination on both sides.

Given New Delhi’s limited defense budget, can India make do with logistical hubs and listening posts abroad rather than spending on a full-scale base?

Land mines, and who planted them, have been an ongoing factor.

United by Trump’s hostility, but too divided to seize the moment.

It remains to be seen whether ASEAN and China can finalize the long-awaited agreement by the previously agreed deadline of July 2026.

The former prime minister, currently serving a one-year prison sentence, remains under legal pressure from the country's conservative establishment.

The ousted leader was found guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on last year’s student-led uprising.

The U.S. Development Finance Corporation was created to help alleviate global poverty. Trump has other ideas.

Takaichi Sanae is looking to accelerate the changes that Abe set in motion over a decade ago, despite a host of new challenges.

From a dinner at the White House and dozens of deals to a gathering in Tashkent, it’s been a busy diplomatic month for the Central Asian presidents. 

The military’s post-coup energy policy partnerships with China, Russia, and Thailand have done little to ease the hardship of those living under military rule.

Baghdad is turning away from Tehran. Can Washington capitalize on it?

A humble proposal that could encourage more electoral experimentation and produce a more diverse slate of representatives. 

Tashkent’s transport strategy places great importance on cooperation with Turkmenistan, which has high transit potential due to its convenient location.