Foreign policy
-
Asia
US willingness to act unilaterally, including military actions in Venezuela, has major geopolitical implications: SM Lee
On the security front, European countries are engaged in deep soul searching on the responsibility they can take for defence…
Read More » -
News
Canada will cooperate with China where possible, challenge it where needed: Foreign Minister Anita Anand
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS Anand’s trip – which covers India, Singapore and China – underscores Canada’s commitment to advance bilateral ties and…
Read More » -
Asia
‘Alpha male’ Nick Adams nominated as US ambassador to Malaysia amid controversy
“It’s obvious that these two people (Sinha and Adams) have no background in diplomacy. They were appointed because they are…
Read More » -
Asia
Rebuffing ‘might is right’: China seeking to score points at the US’ expense, but could it backfire?
WITH MAJOR POWER COMES MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY In his Friday remarks, Wang, who’s the top diplomat by virtue of his concurrent…
Read More » -
Asia
Indonesia’s new era: As president, how will Prabowo’s foreign policy navigate Sino-US rivalry?
The US has high standards for doing business, while China’s focus is predominantly on making profits, opined Prof Angel Damayanti,…
Read More » -
Asia
Slew of overseas visits show Prabowo’s desire to take charge of foreign affairs as next president: Analysts
DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES During Mr Widodo’s presidency, Indonesia was the rotating president of the Group of 20 (G20) in 2022 and…
Read More » -
Asia
Commentary: Asia now getting ready for Kamala Harris, not just Donald Trump
THE CHINA TRAJECTORY REMAINS THE SAME (MOSTLY) On China, Ms Harris will undoubtedly continue the Biden administration’s approach of “invest,…
Read More » -
Asia
Xi reveals China’s push for global power after secret meeting on foreign policy
He said Beijing would continue to “hold the international moral high ground and unite and rally the overwhelming majority in…
Read More » -
Asia
Commentary: How will Henry Kissinger be remembered in Southeast Asia?
HENRY KISSINGER’S WORLDVIEW In trying to understand the enigma of the man, we have to understand his worldview. Dr Kissinger…
Read More » -
News
Economy, foreign policy are key priorities in first 100 days in office, says Maldives’ President-elect Muizzu
One of his campaign promises rested heavily on a so-called “India Out” campaign, a call for India to get its…
Read More »