Asia
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Takaichi takes on Trump
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is navigating a complex relationship with Donald Trump’s second administration. Although both leaders share nationalist tendencies, their interaction is shaped more by pressure than alignment.…
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The Iran war should boost security cooperation by US Pacific allies like Japan, the Philippines and South Korea
The war with Iran is not just reshaping the Middle East, but also exposing the limits of the U.S.-led security order. For allies like Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines,…
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Why Are the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan in an “Open War”?
Historical Roots of Tension Initially, relations were shaped by cooperation, as Pakistan supported the Afghan Taliban during decades of conflict to secure influence in Afghanistan. Emergence of a Key Militant…
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The Iran War is Causing Energy Chaos in Asia
Global Energy Shock First, the war has disrupted global energy markets, pushing oil prices near $95 despite reserve releases aimed at stabilizing prices. Moreover, attacks on key oil and gas…
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Sovereignty and Scale: Key Takeaways from the India AI Impact Summit
The recent India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi marked a major shift in the global tech landscape. In the past, these summits focused almost exclusively on AI safety and…
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Sovereignty, safety, and scale: Takeaways from the India AI Impact Summit
Global Shift in the AI Agenda First, global discussions on artificial intelligence are moving beyond narrow safety concerns toward broader questions of deployment, economic development, and societal impact. Consequently, the…
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China is running multiple AI races
Competing Visions of the AI Race First, debate about artificial intelligence often centers on the race toward artificial general intelligence. However, China is pursuing a broader strategy with several simultaneous…
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The Second Trump Administration Turns a Blind Eye to Afghanistan
Historical Context of U.S. Involvement First, Afghanistan dominated U.S. foreign policy debates during the earlier presidency of Donald Trump. The administration negotiated a 2020 agreement with the Taliban to withdraw…
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Indo-Pacific perspectives on the prospect of a US-China G2
The Indo-Pacific region is currently facing a period of deep uncertainty. A recent analysis from the Brookings Institution, featuring experts from Asia and Oceania, explores the possibility of a “G2”…
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The Taliban in Afghanistan
Origins of the Taliban First, the Taliban emerged in the early 1990s after the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan. The movement combined former mujahideen fighters and religious students educated in Pakistani…
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5 days in Indonesia: How people, not pipes, keep water flowing
Across Indonesia, access to safe and reliable water depends less on pipes and infrastructure and more on the resilience and adaptive capacity of the people who manage, distribute, and safeguard…
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The hidden cost of water in Europe and Central Asia
Across Europe and Central Asia, water may appear readily available, but the full cost of providing safe, reliable water and sanitation services is often hidden from view. Aging infrastructure, underinvestment,…
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The Canada-India Diplomatic Reset: Strategic Realignment Under Prime Minister Mark Carney
A New Chapter in Bilateral Relations In February 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embarked on a high-stakes official visit to India, signaling a decisive end to a period of…
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Kim reelegido líder del partido gobernante norcoreano
Kim Jong-un fue reelegido como secretario general del Partido del Trabajo de Corea durante el congreso quinquenal celebrado en Pyongyang, consolidando formalmente su posición como líder supremo de Corea del…
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China Article IV Consultation 2025
IMF Assessment of Macroeconomic Stability and Reform Priorities The China Article IV Consultation released by the International Monetary Fund provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s macroeconomic outlook at a…
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Fiscal Reform: Strengthening the People’s Republic of China’s Revenue and Social Safety Nets
The Need for Modernized Public Finance The 2026 IMF report emphasizes that the People’s Republic of China’s fiscal system requires a fundamental overhaul to support its transition to a consumption-led…
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How China Wins the Future
Beijing’s Strategy to Seize the New Frontiers of Power Elizabeth Economy | Foreign Affairs, January/February 2026 In How China Wins the Future, the author examines how Beijing is positioning itself…
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China’s Long Economic War
How Beijing Builds Leverage for Indefinite Competition Zongyuan Zoe Liu | Foreign Affairs, January/February 2026 In China’s Long Economic War, the author argues that Beijing’s strategy toward global competition is…
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The AI Divide
How U.S.-Chinese Competition Could Leave Most Countries Behind As artificial intelligence becomes central to global economic and strategic power, a divide is emerging that could leave many countries behind. Its…
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U.S. – Taiwan Trade Agreement Leaves Major Questions Open
Overview of the Reciprocal Trade Agreement The United States and Taiwan finalized a reciprocal trade pact that cuts tariffs on Taiwan goods and expands market access for U.S. exports. Under…
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Japan’s thunderbolt election: Takaichi resets politics, economic and diplomacy
Japan’s Election Surprise Japan’s recent Lower House election shocked many observers. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called a snap election only three months after taking office. Unexpectedly, her Liberal Democratic Party…
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Gambling to develop: A small, landlocked economy takes the plunge
Ambitious Growth Strategy Through Energy and Digital Assets Bhutan is pursuing an unusually bold development strategy that blends hydropower expansions, high-value tourism, and cryptocurrency innovation for faster growth and new…
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Polls open in Thailand with three main parties vying for power
Thailand is holding a highly contested general election in which no single party is expected to secure an outright majority, raising concerns about potential political instability. Progressive reformers, military-aligned conservatives,…
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Elecciones en Japón: el fenómeno Takaichi cambia el ritmo político del país
Japón vive unas elecciones decisivas marcadas por el ascenso meteórico de Sanae Takaichi, la primera mujer en liderar el Gobierno del país, quien en apenas tres meses en el cargo…
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La nueva política exterior de Taiwán impulsa la cooperación y la resiliencia ante la presión china
La nueva política exterior de Taiwán refuerza su proyección internacional como democracia estable del Indo-Pacífico, mientras enfrenta una presión sostenida de China sobre su soberanía.
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Panamá rechaza arbitraje de CK Hutchison por anular contratos para operar puertos
José Raúl Mulino, presidente panameño, criticó la solicitud de arbitraje internacional solicitado por la compañía hongkonesa CK Hutchison. Este martes, la Panama Ports Company (PPC), filial de Hutchison, activó un…
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Parlamentarios chilenos exigen investigar el polémico proyecto de cable submarino que busca unir Chile y China
Parlamentarios chilenos exigieron investigar el proyecto Chile–China Express, un cable submarino que busca unir Valparaíso con Hong Kong y genera crecientes alertas estratégicas y geopolíticas.
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Taipei presume una “sólida” relación con Washington
Taipei destacó la solidez de su relación con Washington tras recientes advertencias de Pekín sobre la cooperación militar entre Estados Unidos y Taiwán.
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Birmania y Rusia firman un acuerdo de cooperación militar
Birmania y Rusia firmaron un acuerdo de cooperación militar con vigencia de cinco años, fortaleciendo una relación estratégica que ambas partes mantienen desde el golpe de Estado de 2021.
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Yamandú Orsi y Xi Jinping estrechan los lazos Uruguay-China
El presidente de Uruguay, Yamandú Orsi, realizó una visita oficial a China para fortalecer la relación bilateral y firmar acuerdos en diversas áreas estratégicas.