Nato’s bigger remit brings rising dangers
Leaders of four Asia-Pacific nations also participated in the summit for the first time, a move seen by many as a bid to counter China's growing influence in the region.
Geopolitics
North Korea tightens border controls, vigilance on ‘alien things’ near inter-Korean border
North Korea has also increased the number of health workers in charge of anti-epidemic measures at the main transit points in the border areas and adjacent regions.
China urges Myanmar junta to hold talks with opponents
Beijing is one of the Myanmar military's few international allies, supplying arms and refusing to label the power grab that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's government a coup.
Vietnam proposes stronger economic cooperation to promote post-pandemic recovery
Two-way trade between the Mekong countries and China in 2021 reached nearly US$400 billion, up 23 per cent compared to 2020.
Cambodia and China renew vows to deepen relationship
The pledge came during a July 3 meeting between foreign minister Prak Sokhonn and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
South Korea’s Yoon touts nuclear energy, green tech, chips as strengths at Nato summit
He held 10 bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Nato summit, seeking to reduce the nation’s economic dependence on China and make Europe an alternative market.
South Korea foreign minister hints at military cooperation with Japan, US
It is likely that Seoul would ramp up efforts to normalize the operation of the General Security of Military Information Agreement, an intelligence-sharing agreement with Japan.
Navigating the troubled waters as turbulence rises in today’s world
The unravelling of the rules-based global order comes just when we need more, not less, collaboration.
Jokowi’s Russian mission is great, though it achieves little
Indonesia has maintained its long-standing impartiality in global diplomacy and has had strong ties with both Russia and Ukraine for decades.
New Delhi slams US panel report on religious freedom in India
According to India's foreign ministry, the comments reflect a severe lack of understanding of India, its constitutional framework and its plurality.