Myanmar’s road back to democracy unclear with China, Russia backing junta
The junta intends to hold a general election after the state of emergency is lifted and aims to maintain power through the victory of its affiliated Union Solidarity and…
Geopolitics
Cambodia’s foreign minister heads to Jakarta for ASEAN meets
Asean's foreign ministers are to discuss priorities for the coming year.
South Korean court denies temple’s ownership of statue stolen from Japan
While the Japanese temple asked that the seized statue be returned, the statue has been kept by the South Korean government after the South Korean temple laid its claims.
Beijing urges US officials to abide by one-China principle
"Taiwan is an inalienable part of China," foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, noting that resolving the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese and must be decided by…
Renewed face-to-face interaction vital for Sino-US ties: US expert
Expectations are high that renewed face-to-face dialogue could help make a difference.
ASEAN matters
A key indicator of success for Jokowi will depend on his ability to convince average Indonesians that ASEAN matters to them, and is not just for bureaucrats and businesspeople.
Heavier Russian attacks suggest opening moves of new offensive, Ukraine says
“Russia really wants some kind of big revanche,” Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier this week, “I think it has started.”
Japan concerned about worsening situation in Myanmar
“The military is not listening to the voices of the international community, and there are no signs of an end to the violence,” the Chief Cabinet Secretary said.
Japan and NATO building ties to counter China and Russia
With the Japan-US alliance as its cornerstone in security, Japan is hurrying to deepen cooperation with NATO due to its growing sense of crisis over a possible Taiwan…
South Korea foreign minister to lobby for UN seat, nuke talks on US trip
Seoul, which last served on the UN body from 2013 to 2014, is eyeing another term starting next year, a move it sees as part of its long-term Indo-Pacific strategy.