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The political and economic transformation underway in Myanmar is an important strategic opportunity for the United States and Japan, given the country’s potential impact on the establishment of a stable and prosperous order in Asia based on democratic values and market-based economic policies.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) occupies a central position in Southeast Asia’s institutional architecture. But recent challenges have cast doubt on ASEAN’s ability to provide a common strategic vision for its ten members.
Four nations in Latin America are developing an initiative that could add new dynamism to the region, redraw its economic map, and boost its connections with the rest of the world—especially Asia.
Rather than undermining nuclear negotiations, moves by Western businesses preparing to capitalize on a possible deal have the potential to spur pressure for change within Iran.
A U.S. withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership would not only sink the ambitious free trade agreement, it could sink America’s reputation in the Asia-Pacific.
The recent developments in Asia-Pacific indicate a necessity to start serious talks for “stock-taking” of the military forces in the region. Also, Russia’s active involvement in regional security affairs is needed.
Barack Obama’s State of the Union address paid little attention to foreign policy. Europeans must take note and realize that the era of the old transatlantic relationship is over.
Containing—or reversing—economic inequality and unemployment will require a protracted and highly targeted effort, one similar to the campaign launched by the adoption of the Millennium Declaration.
It remains to be seen whether the third plenum decisions can put China on a sustainable and robust growth path.
Pakistan is not an important Russian trading partner in South Asia. However, with Eurasian integration involving Central Asia and traditional Russian-Indian economic ties revived, there is no sense for Pakistan to remain in a limbo.
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