Geopolitics in the South China Sea: Expansionism in the Shadow of North Korean Drama
With ASEAN sidelined and all eyes on North Korea, Vietnam can only sit and watch as China consolidates its position in the South China Sea.
Central Asia in 2018: What’s the Future of the C5+1?
Washington has been making minor inroads into Central Asia, but will it be enough to stave off diplomatic irrelevance vis-à-vis China and Russia?
Huawei’s ‘Teachable Moment’ on Public Diplomacy
The Chinese telecom’s public diplomacy blitz in the United States has room for improvement.
Vietnam’s ASEAN and UN Leadership: Difficult Days Ahead
As Hanoi ascends to its leading role in both ASEAN and the United Nations, it will face a litany of diplomatic and security challenges in the year ahead.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Religion and Geopolitics in a Pandemic
Ukraine’s long-running religious schism has spilled into the country’s COVID-19 response.
The Taliban’s New Secret Weapon: Philanthropy and Islamic Education
A distinct culture, different from the mainstream "Thai" culture is being nurtured in the relaxed air of Thailand's religious freedom.
Washington Slow to Connect Its Blue Dot Network
If it is ever to rival China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the Blue Dot Network has a lot of catching up to do.
COVID-19: The Deglobalization Amplifier
COVID-19 didn’t start the recent deglobalization trend, but it’s certainly contributing to it.
2019: Towards a New World (Dis)Order
The BRICS model of mutually respectful state-to-state cooperation can serve as a valuable template for the post-US global order.
CICA: Over 30 Years as Asia’s Multilateral Forum
Outlining the past achievements and future challenges of one of Asia’s most important multilateral forums.