Foreign policy
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Analysis: Indonesian presidential frontrunner Prabowo strikes China-friendly tone, but knows Jakarta still needs Washington
US IS ‘STILL IMPORTANT’ Mr Prabowo is aware that Jakarta still needs Washington, Dr Lina noted. In fact, hours following…
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CNA Explains: China’s soft panda power in a time of hardening geopolitical tensions
But is this changing along with perceptions of China on the global stage, as well as what could be characterised…
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Commentary: Like the US, Asia is less than enthusiastic about another Biden term
Coming off his re-election win in Florida, one of the few Republican bright spots in the November midterm elections that…
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