Behind Washington’s Strategy: The U.S. Stance on China-Iran Economic Ties
US President Donald Trump had announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel on June 23, 2025.
On June 24, 2025, the US president, in a...
The South China Sea: An Arena of Enduring Contestation
Foreign and security policy trajectories of Southeast Asian nations continue to revolve around a delicate balancing act—maintaining strategic autonomy while navigating the growing assertiveness...
China Challenges Israel’s Tactics in Gaza, Opposes Forced Displacement of Palestinians
Since the beginning of the conflict, China has categorically rejected the forced displacement of Palestinian civilians and the collective punishment of the population of...
The Brussels Effect: The Influence of the EU’s GDPR on Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Law
In today's data-driven society, digital governance is a critical topic in international relations, as it has emerged as one of the most pressing global...
The Mirror from Dokdo and Ambalat & ASEAN’s Way of Diplomacy in Resolving Disputes
In the shifting tides of maritime geopolitics, Southeast Asia finds itself at the delicate intersection of history, national pride, and international law. Few cases...
China’s approach to Central Asia beyond geopolitics
During the unprecedented war between Israel and Iran over the past weeks (June 13-24), the United States has obviously supported Israel against Iran in...
China’s Calculated Calm: Beijing’s Stance on the Iran-Israel Flashpoint with Dr. Nadia Helmy
While the world watches the Iran-Israel conflict edge toward the brink, China’s voice remains calm—measured, yes, but anything but indifferent. In this timely and...
The pragmatic turn in Sino-Indian ties post-Kazan
The current phase of thaw in India-China relations can be traced back to 23 October 2024, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi...
South Asia: On the Brink of a New Conflict
The brief military conflict between India and Pakistan in April and May 2025 took many analysts by surprise. Although the two countries lack a...
Iran’s Breaking Point: How U.S and Israeli Attacks May Destroy the NPT and Spark a Nuclear Crisis
For twelve consecutive days, Israel has waged an intense aerial campaign against Iranian nuclear and military sites. On June 22, the United States joined...