Politics & Diplomacy
Summits, elections, alliances and the diplomacy of the Indo-Pacific as the region redefines itself.
Khalilur Rahman: The Architect of Bangladesh's Strategic Ambiguity
Khalilur Rahman has become Bangladesh's most durable diplomat, surviving transitions from interim to elected government. His ability to bala
Ursula von der Leyen: Europe's Self-Made Strategic Liability
Ursula von der Leyen's presidency has been marked by grand announcements followed by rapid retreats, from nuclear energy to foreign policy.
Iran War Reopens Old Gulf Rifts and Spurs New Rivalries Among Arab States
The UAE's decision to leave OPEC signals more than oil policy frustration. The Iran war has widened rifts between Gulf states, reviving terr
Russia's May 9 Victory Parade Could Serve as Stage for Ukraine Ceasefire
A 90-minute phone call between President Trump and President Putin on April 29 has sparked speculation that Russia's Victory Day parade on M
Taiwan's KMT Chairwoman Cheng Faces Skeptical US Audience After Beijing Talks
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun plans a June US visit to explain her cross-Strait approach, but faces skepticism over her pro-Beijing views and
Orbán's Exit Closes China's Backdoor Into the EU
Hungary under Viktor Orbán served as China's primary veto player within the EU, blocking statements on Hong Kong and trade measures on elect
Trump's Erratic Foreign Policy Masks a Calculated Push for Bipolar Order
Trump's seemingly erratic foreign policy, including insults and tariffs, is part of a calculated strategy to create a bipolar world with the
Exiled Russians Build Transnational Resistance Network Against Kremlin
Exiled Russian activists have built transnational networks to support political prisoners, run independent media, and help people escape mob
Taiwan's KMT Offers US a Diplomatic Off-Ramp from Cross-Strait Conflict
Taiwan's Kuomintang opposition leader Cheng Li-wun met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, proposing cooperation over confrontation. Th
Bangladesh Must Abandon 'Friendship to All' for Strategic Multi-Alignment
Bangladesh's 'friendship to all' policy is no longer viable in a fractured global order. Dhaka must embrace multi-alignment, leveraging its
US Congressional Probe Targets Jared Kushner's Gulf Investments and Diplomatic Role
A senior US Democrat has launched a sweeping investigation into Jared Kushner's financial ties to Gulf sovereign wealth funds. The probe cen
Hungary's Political Shift Delivers Blow to Putin and Trump's Populist Alliances
Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar's decisive victory ends Viktor Orban's 16-year rule, marking a major setback for Vladimir Putin's i