Taiwan faces a more forceful PRC and a need to further consolidate its democracy. These will be the true tests of Lai Ching-te’s political acumen and that of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) team around him.

In the current conflict with the Philippines, Beijing’s strategy appears to be maximally leveraging gray zone tactics to exhaust the survival of the Filipino vessel on the Second Thomas Shoal.

Over the past three years, Southeast Asia has witnessed a series of important leadership transitions. How will these new leaders approach China and how will they differ from their predecessors?

Indonesia’s foreign policy will not fundamentally change except in one respect—it will have a more active president managing its foreign policy.

Beijing’s reaction to Washington’s proposed ban on TikTok could manifest in three distinct scenarios.

The advantage that China has over other global powers, especially America, is that its foreign policy is closely aligned with those of many of the Middle Eastern countries.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a turning point in the EU-China relationship, and evolution of the China-Russia relationship will continue to impact EU-China relations.

Russia has its Eurasian Economic Union, and China has its Belt and Road Initiative. For both projects, Central Asia is important.

Quiet but important shifts in Taiwan’s politics that will have critical implications for cross-strait ties.

One reason Pacific Island countries continue to borrow from China is their huge demand for infrastructure.

Engaging with China and with the United States are not zero-sum choices for Southeast Asia, but the challenge for the region’s leaders and diplomats is actually about keeping the United States interested in the region.

For the Philippines, China’s actions in the contested maritime region are alarming, and the costs of not doing anything—or not doing enough—come with a high price.