Sri Lanka stuck in choppy political and economic waters
Uncertain economic conditions and an upcoming election will shape Sri Lanka's success in 2024. ...
A bumpy road ahead for China’s economy
China’s economy had a bumpy 2023, with growth in the high-tech and services sectors compensating for a precarious property market…
The twilight of US trade leadership
The continued US retreat from global trade leadership since 2017 is enabling the ascent of China's state-capitalist model. ...
Behind the scenes of Taiwan’s presidential election
The drama of Taiwan's recent presidential election has overshadowed critical economic issues, including energy shortages. ...
Infrastructure diplomacy the key to China’s influence in Africa
China’s architectural gifts in Africa symbolise powerful diplomatic engagement and reinforce China’s role as a global player capable of shaping…
Taiwan’s democracy triumphs
Results from Taiwan’s January elections show a strong democratic foundation and an informed voting population. ...
The United States and China’s complex cooperation and rivalry continue
In 2024, US–China relations will navigate economic interdependence, heightened technological competition and strategic geopolitical moves. ...
Solid processes yield mixed outcomes in US–East Asia relations
A focus on meetings and processes belies the Biden administration’s mixed results and lack of grand strategy in East Asia.…
Beijing hedges its bets in Myanmar
As conflict in Myanmar continues, China has safeguarded its own interests by bedding both the military junta and ethnic armed…
Cambodia’s strategic positioning between the United States and China
For the new Hun Manet government, as long as there are no major domestic political threats to his rule, Cambodia…