Ukraine and the birth of a new Europe
The move to invite Ukraine to join the European Union is politically significant for not just the country.
Will Rohingya repatriation remain a myth?
In order to resolve the current stalemate, the paper says both Bangladesh and Myanmar should hold regular meetings through their Joint Working Group and Technical Working group.
Japan’s Kishida doctrine
For Southeast Asia, the rising military power of Japan can create a new balance to the tense military and economic rivalries in the region.
For lasting peace, India and Pakistan need to choose engagement over perpetual confrontation
In the long term, engagement is the only way to achieve regional peace, with the alternative being perpetual confrontation.
US losing its military edge in Asia, and China knows it
America can no longer deter China without help from its allies.
Can the ‘fringe’ make the BJP cringe?
India is in hot water over derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad made by two ruling party leaders.
The Quad summit move agenda forward
While the US has been keen to gather the Quad to support Ukraine, India remains lukewarm to this.
Marcos Jr.’s foreign policy: A new era?
Just weeks following his election victory, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is signaling that his foreign policy will be neither one of strategic subservience to the West nor driven by…
War of words over Taiwan will damage US-China relations
The fate of Taiwan and its impact on regional security were key issues at the Shangri-La security summit this year.
Australia’s Aukus secrecy was offending for Jokowi
The writer says Indonesia and Australia will be always neighbors. They are both middle powers and G20 members, and minimizing distrust is key.