In Malaysia, A Political Stalwart Bows Out
At last week’s election, the extraordinary, six-decade-long political journey of Mahathir Mohamad reached its quiet terminus. Read More Here.
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Pakistan’s House Divided
Imran Khan has upended some of the traditional formula of Pakistani politics and polarized the Pakistani electorate more than ever. Both the military and the political establishment see him as the most potent threat they have faced. Pakistan has become more unstable as a result. Read More Here
Done With Deglobalization?
The global economy’s dire and deteriorating prospects, together with the scale of the climate challenge, have apparently opened world leaders’ eyes to the risks that deglobalization poses. But it remains to be seen whether this realization will be followed by the action needed to reverse course. Read More Here
India’s G-20 Presidency Is A Golden Opportunity
New Delhi has the chance to shape the global agenda and advocate for its vision of multilateralism. Read More Here
The United States Does Not Need To Contain China
Napoleon once said, “Never interrupt your enemy when he’s making a mistake.” While it is not clear that China should be considered an “enemy,” the basic sentiment does otherwise seem to apply in this case. Read More Here
On Foreign Policy, India Is Reliably Unreliable
The shifting balance of power obscures the continuity in India’s global ambitions. Read More Here
Biden Meets Xi In Bali As World Seeks Lowering Of Temperature
“The world expects, I believe, China and the United States to play key roles in addressing global challenges, from climate changes to food insecurity, and for us to be able to work together,” U.S. President Joe Biden said at his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bali where world leaders are meeting for the […]
What Biden And Xi Can Agree On
The leaders of the U.S. and China are meeting amid high tension, but both have reason to lower the temperature. Here’s how they could. Read More Here
Biden Tells ASEAN He Doesn’t Want War With China
US leader signals he is not on a destabilising warpath while bloc fails as ever to address various pressing regional issues. Read More Here
Will U.S. Midterm Results Affect Washington’s Foreign Policy?
A Republican-led House could mean a more hawkish stance on China and less aid for Ukraine—or more of the same. Read More Here
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