Diplomacy & Crisis News

Japan is most likely to diverge from U.S. foreign policy positions when its energy security is at stake. 

Prosecutors and the opposition party are elevating their attacks on Lee over a recent court ruling.

While the Quad leaders are unlikely to meet this year, Malabar 2025 is going ahead.

Despite a recent de-escalation, China-EU relations are far from normal.

‘Down under’ isn’t that far away from trouble.

Cambodia’s Prince Group denies claims of involvement in online scamming operations, alleges U.S. conspiracy.

The five-day visit is the first by a sitting Thai monarch since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bangkok and Beijing in 1975.

How Washington should manage its most complicated relationships.

Why party elders can’t save the country from Xi.

Even though Nepal’s Grand Old Party has strong second-generation leaders ready to take leadership and most of the party wants the same, the old guard is able to cling on.

Despite the nation's history of attacks by hardline Islamist outfits, acts of violence by those espousing far-right ideological views are rare.

The ASEAN chair says that the two nations' prime ministers "reaffirmed their commitment to pursuing a peaceful resolution."

Increase the number of teachers, by all means, but don’t predetermine what they’re going to do.

There are real opportunities for Vietnam’s trading partners to insist that it honor its obligations under international human rights law. 

In the Pacific, infrastructure is influence – but China appears to be alone in recognizing that.

Tokyo is betting on compact, highly maneuverable vessels capable of carrying out missions efficiently with fewer crew members.

The country's policymakers must cultivate a middle path that enables technological upliftment while acknowledging structural inequalities.

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As journalists face threats and censorship, the Taliban have learned to use social media to shape stories, attract supporters, and appear legitimate to the world.