As China extends its influence in the Pacific, Australia has become increasingly concerned about competition for alliances in the region. Is Australia truly in danger of losing partners to Beijing?

A modest change in U.S. policy could significantly dampen tensions in the South China Sea. Specifically, Washington needs to dramatically reduce its confrontational “freedom of navigation” patrols and stop treating Beijing as a disruptive element.

Over the past few weeks, both the United States and China have been engaged in a high-velocity diplomatic campaign to effectively box each other out of Southeast Asia.

Su Jingxiang analyses Donald Trump’s priorities to predict what actions he will take in the international arena.

Much was made of the Helsinki Summit between President Trump and Russian President Putin, but how did this meeting between the two leaders shift the balance sheet of great power politics on the world stage?

It’s not China’s fault that they’ve fallen out.

Recent events have suggested that the decades-old U.S. policy of accommodation toward China is giving way to greater pushback against Beijing’s advances. However, disproportionate pushback may inject instability into the world’s most important bilateral relationship. Demonstrating competent leadership by leaving room for a negotiated solution is crucial.

Academics are currently debating about the future course of the world order. Will the world head toward a new Cold War? What path will China take? As we reach t

Though the United States has been pushing its allies in the Indo-Pacific region to help it contain China, this policy is both misguided and unlikely to succeed.

Trump’s personal desire to improve relations with Russia is checked by pressure at home and abroad to remain tough.