Australia urged to view China as partner, not rival
China remained Australia's largest trade partner in 2021, with bilateral trade volume reaching $231.2 billion.
Geopolitics
Japan’s ruling party victory, Abe’s death could slow progress on Tokyo ties
South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin said the government would maintain its efforts to reset relations, and to carefully watch over the change of events in Japan.
Development of Vietnam-Laos relations brings practical benefits to their people
Since the 1977 bilateral treaty’s signing between the two nations, relations have developed despite complicated developments in the global situation.
Amid Ukraine war, Russian Parliament to hold extraordinary session
President Putin used a meeting with parliamentary leaders on July 7 to dare the United States and its allies to try to defeat Russia in Ukraine.
Foreign ministers define challenge for Indonesia in hosting G-20 Summit
The challenge for Indonesia now is to prevent the G-20 Summit from turning into a disaster.
Why there is a need for a reset of Pakistan-US ties
While both countries recognise each other’s relevance in their respective strategic calculus, there has been lingering mistrust that surges to disrupt bilateral ties.
Biden’s Middle East mission is not just about oil
There is also the matter of Iran and the makings of a joint defence umbrella involving Israel and the Arab monarchies.
Blinken hints at trafficking report upgrade in talks with Prayut
Thailand was demoted to the report’s Tier 2 Watchlist last year, a status which brings the risk of trade sanctions.
Blinken calls on China, ASEAN countries to hold Myanmar accountable
The US Secretary of State urged both to put pressure on Myanmar's rulers to return to democracy.
Jokowi turns G-20 into platform for peace despite low expectations
With low expectations, and despite the personal danger, it was a trip that the Indonesian leader – and currently the president of the Group of 20 – had to make.