Limits to Myanmar truce brokered by Beijing
On 12 January 2024, China announced that it had brokered a cease-fire between the Myanmar military and a trio of ethnic armies, known as the Three Brotherhood Alliance. There is,…
Conflict/War
EU presses Israel on two-state solution after Gaza crisis
EU officials insist now is the time to talk about finally resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, during a meeting in Brussels.
Is India a mediator?
India, which has close ties with the US and Iran, is the right nation to discuss ongoing conflicts and options to defuse them.
Chinese FM Wang Yi calls for global peace conference to settle Gaza conflict
Noting that the UN Security Council has never authorized any country to use force against Yemen, the top Chinese diplomat called for refraining from taking any actions that will…
Indonesia enlists help of experts for ICJ Israel case
Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi reaffirmed the government’s support for the Palestinian cause and its desire to hold Tel Aviv responsible for the occupation.
Pakistan strongly condemns violation of airspace by Iran killing 2 children: Foreign Office
The incident, according to a Foreign Office statement released after midnight, resulted in the “deaths of two innocent children while injuring of three girls”. The statement…
Red Sea crisis, Panama Canal drought pose no risk to Indonesia’s shipping
It was a different story altogether for international shipping, Indonesian National Shipowners Association chairperson Carmelita said, as the Red Sea crisis had pushed up rates 55…
US top choice as the Philippines’ partner amid rising tensions: Survey
Eight out of 10 Filipinos want the Marcos administration to work with the United States in the face of growing tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
Red Sea attack fears disrupt global trade patterns
As well as disrupting supply chains, there are fears that the attacks could make it more difficult for policymakers to keep global inflation in check.
Small states should unite to call out big powers for violating international law: S’pore law and home affairs minister
Law and Home Affairs Minister Shanmugam said small states are the most vulnerable in a world without a system of rules and principles to govern the behaviour of states. With…