Myanmar-China

China is Balancing Its Interests in Myanmar

China's relationship with Myanmar is a complex one, with the Chinese Communist Party supporting the State Administration Council (SAC) military junta due to their shared authoritarian nature. However, China has been playing a hedging game with various political forces within...
United States-US

US Foreign Policy: Bridging Gap between Past and Present

The Watson Institute of Public Affairs at Brown University reported that since September 11, 2001, 7,057 US military personnel have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan alone. Civilian contractor deaths reached 8,000, with 30,177 US service members committing suicide after...
US-IRAQ

How to Prepare for US-Iraqi Officials Talks

A commission of US and Iraqi officials will begin high-level talks to advance their shared goal of building an enduring security partnership. The U.S.-Iraq Higher Military Commission aims to strengthen regional security and Iraqi sovereignty, building on the commitments made...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Russian Peacekeeping Force in Karabakh: Armenia’s Concerns

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the West of attempting to dismantle Russia's efforts to normalize relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Lavrov cited several high-level agreements between Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia, which defined key parameters of the settlement, including...
Iran-Pakistan

Iran’s Decision to Provoke Pakistan

The recent escalation of tensions between Iran and Pakistan has raised concerns about regional stability. The catalyst for the recent conflict is an Iranian cross-border attack on alleged terrorist hideouts in Pakistan's Balochistan province. The Iranian foreign minister's move was...
Kim Jong Un- Vladimir Putin

How to Interpret Diplomatic Shifts in North Korea

In 2023, North Korea continued its foreign policy line, following a failed attempt to compromise with the United States during the former Trump administration. The country's domestic policy was shaped by the rivalry between the United States and China, with...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa’s ICJ Case and Its Influence on Foreign Policy

South Africa's decision to bring Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on charges of genocide has sparked polarised global reactions. Critics accuse South Africa of political opportunism and double standards, while supporters praise its principled stance. The move...
President Joe Biden stands with Pacific Islands Forum leaders.

Pacific Islands Influence US-China Power Dynamics

The Pacific Ocean islands play a crucial role in security awareness in the Asian theater, with the US and China competing for influence and force projection. The concept of "island chain strategy" emerged from lessons learned from the Second World...
Mohamed Muizzu-Maldives

Maldives President’s Anti-India Policies

The Maldives' government's "anti-India stance" may be detrimental to the island nation's development, according to the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and the Democrats. The warning comes amid strained relations between the two nations and the Maldives' affinity towards China, a...
Joe Biden, Xi Jinping

How to Foster Stronger China-US Relations in 2023

In 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden agreed to re-establish contact and dialogue to improve China-US relations. The Republican control of the House of Representatives following the US mid-term elections made it impossible for Biden to...
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