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Unmasking the ‘Group of Friends in Defense of the United Nations Charter’ 

Unmasking the ‘Group of Friends in Defense of the United Nations Charter’ 

By Andréa Worden and Rana Siu Inboden
Despite its name, this group, which includes many of the world's most repressive regimes, is actually a coalition to undermine U.N. principles.

Pakistan to Host SCO Summit Amid Political Turmoil

Pakistan to Host SCO Summit Amid Political Turmoil

By Umair Jamal
Protests by the opposition PTI and a major suicide bombing outside Karachi airport that killed Chinese civilians have cast a shadow over the event.
Sri Lanka’s New President Meets India’s Foreign Minister in Colombo

Sri Lanka’s New President Meets India’s Foreign Minister in Colombo

By Rathindra Kuruwita
Like his predecessors, President Dissanayake will have to carefully navigate between accommodating Indian demands and resisting overreach.

Facing ‘Constant Threat and Coercion,’ Taiwan Deepens Its Partnerships With US, Europe

Facing ‘Constant Threat and Coercion,’ Taiwan Deepens Its Partnerships With US, Europe

By Shannon Tiezzi
Ambassador Yui, Taiwan’s representative in the U.S., on Taiwan’s diplomatic space and the threat it faces from China.

Anwar Ibrahim in Russia: Opportunism or Hatred of the West?

Anwar Ibrahim in Russia: Opportunism or Hatred of the West?

By David Hutt
The Malaysian leader's apparent embrace of Russia reflects a growing cynicism about the current U.S.-backed global order.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Forget China: In the Pacific Islands, the US Is Its Own Worst Enemy

Forget China: In the Pacific Islands, the US Is Its Own Worst Enemy

By Camilla Pohle
The region wants nuclear justice for the Marshall Islands. Washington’s refusal undermines its Pacific strategy.

Commonwealth of Independent States Gathers in Moscow for Annual Heads of State Meeting

Commonwealth of Independent States Gathers in Moscow for Annual Heads of State Meeting

By Catherine Putz
Putin characterized cooperation within the CIS as “one of the Russian Federation's top foreign policy priorities.”
Maldives President Muizzu Does U-Turn on Maiden State Visit to India

Maldives President Muizzu Does U-Turn on Maiden State Visit to India

By Ahmed Naish
He agreed to open an Indian consulate and endorsed an India-funded military harbor -- projects he previously opposed as they allegedly threatened Maldivian sovereignty.

How the US Election Could Affect New Zealand Foreign Policy

How the US Election Could Affect New Zealand Foreign Policy

By Geoffrey Miller
Decisions made in Washington will also have a direct impact on Wellington.

Women’s Rights in Afghanistan: Will the Taliban Adhere to CEDAW?

Women’s Rights in Afghanistan: Will the Taliban Adhere to CEDAW?

By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
In 2003, Afghanistan ratified the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women, but the Taliban do not see their government as a continuation of the former Afghan regime. 

Japan’s Foreign Policy Beyond the US Presidential Election

Japan’s Foreign Policy Beyond the US Presidential Election

By KAWASHIMA Shin
Tokyo is trying to build a relationship that survives either outcome.
Can China Sustain Its Diplomatic Balance as Middle East Tensions Escalate?

Can China Sustain Its Diplomatic Balance as Middle East Tensions Escalate?

By Aparna Divya
China has long enjoyed cordial relations with Israel, Iran, and the Arab states. That balance is more and more difficult to sustain.

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