Asia-Pacific
Why South Korea won’t send military to Strait of Hormuz
Even after considering the US president's threats and the nation's historic ties with Washington, Seoul has insisted that the war in Iran is not its own.
September 25, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific
‘The Dragon’ defined: How three capitals reimagined China
David M. McCourt’s new book is an illuminating account of how Beijing came to be understood as a strategic competitor in the US, Australia, and the UK.
September 24, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Trump and Xi meet on a 'rotting' diplomatic foundation
The war in Iran, a murky trade truce, and a hawkish foreign policy establishment that is just itching for a fight makes for uncertain dynamics at Thursday's summit
September 22, 2026
Middle East
Does Mecca Pact demand Pakistan enter Yemen conflict?
Islamabad's response need not be a binary choice between internvention and non-intervention
September 21, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Chinese missile tests cast long shadow over Pacific Islands
At the end of this year's summit, 16 of 18 states endorsed a statement expressing 'concern' with Beijing's actions
September 18, 2026
Global Crises
Against the odds, BRICS overcomes sharp divisions in New Delhi
India notched a diplomatic win by simply securing a joint declaration from the bloc amid war in the Middle East
September 13, 2026
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