Mar 14, 2025

Trump’s foreign policy moves have been polarizing to say the least - but with competing voices within his own cabinet involved, the strongman approach may not be the ultimate outcome of the early administration’s moves.

Mar 04, 2025

Peter Hegseth’s inability to name an ASEAN country underscores the Trump administration’s broader indifference to Southeast Asia, favoring trade protectionism, military burden-shifting, and transactional diplomacy over sustained regional engagement.

Feb 26, 2025

The future is uncertain for the European Union as powerful regimes with inward-looking agendas have begun rolling out policy in the U.S., Germany, and France, due in no small part to the second Trump administration. For Europe, NATO, and the conflict in Ukraine, this could potentially lead to unprecedented changes in the modern global order.

Jan 31, 2025

Former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh’s pragmatic diplomacy shaped Sino-Indian relations, balancing engagement with restraint despite domestic criticism. His legacy highlights the tension between economic cooperation and strategic caution in India's China policy.

Jan 27, 2025

One of Jimmy Carter’s biggest feats in the Oval Office was the establishment of relations between the U.S. and China, opening a door for a relationship that is one of the world’s most dynamic factors today. Though the current state of affairs is far from a best-case scenario, it’s worth looking back at the hopes Carter and his counterparts had when their momentous deal unfolded.

Dec 31, 2024

China's leadership has acknowledged the need to prioritize consumption and foster entrepreneurship, but these goals require deeper systemic reforms and a bolder embrace of risk-taking to reignite growth and confidence in the economy.

Dec 20, 2024

In the run-up to the 2018 mid-term elections, then-President of the US Donald J Trump began to ratchet up the intensity of both his rhetoric and policies targeting China – more specifically, the US-China trade relationship. Castigating the trade deficit as one in which China was unfairly taking advantage of China, Trump fired his first shot in July, imposing tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese goods.

Nov 29, 2024

The incoming Labour government in the UK is pursuing a pragmatic re-engagement with China, driven by economic challenges and a desire to stabilize trade and diplomatic relations, as seen in recent high-level dialogues. While a full reset to the "Golden Era" of ties is unlikely due to geopolitical constraints and domestic skepticism, opportunities for collaboration remain in areas like climate change and education, fostering mutual understanding and progress.

Nov 29, 2024

The Trump administration’s blame-driven approach to U.S.-China relations fueled mutual losses and entrenched scapegoating of China for U.S. domestic issues. Ultimately, subnational diplomacy and pragmatic collaboration are essential for rebuilding constructive ties.

Oct 30, 2024

The recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BRICS summit highlights a crucial shift toward economic growth and rebuilding their relationship amid ongoing competition and territorial disputes. Ultimately, it’s imperative the two countries find ways to bolster trust, facilitate communication, and identify common ground moving forward.