Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi

Japan and China’s Diplomatic Meeting in South Korea Sets Stage for 3-Way Regional Talks

TOKYO Japan and China have held bilateral talks to resolve disputes, including China's ban on Japanese seafood, which has negatively impacted Japanese exporters. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met in Busan, South Korea, and will...
China-Taiwan conflict

The Rising Trend: Estonia’s Infatuation with Taiwan and its Implications

Estonia has allowed Taiwan to open an unofficial, non-diplomatic economic and cultural representative office in Tallinn, following in the footsteps of countries worldwide with unofficial ties with Taiwan. This move follows Lithuania's decision to open a representative office in Lithuania,...
Spain-China

Spain’s Informal China Policy: A Coherent European Approach

Spain's China policy is similar to the EU's due to its evolution of bilateral economic relations and endogenous Chinese developments. This policy is influenced by Spain's EU and NATO membership, leading to the securitization of China's engagement in Spain's strategic...
BRICS

Indonesia’s Strategy: Prioritizing Autonomy Instead of BRICS Membership

Indonesia has been a potential BRICS member since 2011, with the country's potential to become one of the top five economies by 2045 and a leading power in Southeast Asia. However, Indonesia was not among the six countries selected from...

Putin’s Bishkek Visit: A Sign of Moscow’s Deepening Engagement in Central Asia

Vladimir Putin's visit to Kyrgyzstan on October 12 marked his first trip abroad since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant against him in March 2023. This visit signalled Central Asia's increasing importance for Russia amid the isolation triggered...
Tiananmen Square, 前门 Dongcheng, China

BRI in Strengthening China-Central Asia Ties

China and Central Asian countries are expected to produce more upgraded economic cooperation projects marked by a green, digital economy in the next ten years, according to experts. This follows the tangible results of the Belt and Road Forum for...
Canadian accusations that India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in suburban Vancouver.

Canada-India Diplomatic Tensions Escalate: 41 Diplomats Removed Amid Immunity Threats

TORONTO Canada has recalled 41 of its diplomats from India following the Indian government's announcement that it would revoke their diplomatic immunity. This comes amid a dispute over the slaying of a Sikh separatist in Canada. Canada has accused India...
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrive to pose for a photograph during their meeting in Beijing, on February 4, 2022. (Photo by Alexei Druzhinin / Sputnik / AFP)

Putin’s Diplomatic Triumph: Guest of Honor Reception in Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended China's third Belt and Road Forum (BRF) in Beijing, where he expressed an "aspiration for equal and mutually beneficial cooperation." The event, marking the 10th anniversary of China's Belt and Road Initiative, is a global...
Jerusalem

Czech Republic’s Potential Embassy Move to Jerusalem: A Bold Step in the Middle East Conflict

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala is considering moving the Czech embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, similar to the US's 2018 move. The move is controversial as Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and Palestine, home to many sacred sites...
G20 Summit

The Powerhouses: A Closer Look at the Indonesian and Indian G20 Presidencies

The September 2023 New Delhi G20 Summit marked the end of the Indian G20 presidency and Indonesia's role in the troika. Indonesian President Joko Widodo's pacifist demeanour was reflected in his handling of the Ukraine conflict and his role during...
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