Modi Meets Xi: A New Outreach with Clear Red Lines
INTRODUCTION: Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping met in Tianjin to discuss border issues and cross-border terrorism.
China’s Overtures to Southeast Asia: Xi Takes the Lead
INTRODUCTION: Chinese leader Xi Jinping has taken a personal interest in driving high-level visits to Southeast Asia.
China-India Rapprochement: A Reality Check
INTRODUCTION: India-China relations have been showing signs of improvement since 2024 as both sides occasionally send out positive signals.
Between Perception and Reality: Trump’s Shifting Image in the Indo-Pacific
INTRODUCTION: Since Trump has been re-elected to the White House, a lot has changed worldwide
UK And India Finally Shed The Baggage Of History
INTRODUCTION: On July 24, India and the UK signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), officially referred to as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Problematic Stall: Indonesia-Vietnameez Maritime Delimitation Agreement
INTRODUCTION: The 2023 Indonesia-Vietnam Exclusive Economic Zone Agreement can play a valuable role in managing the two countries’ bilateral relationship, elevating their diplomatic standing
Counter Terrorist Trends and Analyses (CTTA)
INTRODUCTION: South Asia’s Diverse and Evolving Threat Landscape amid rising tensions in the Middle East
Malaysia-France Relations: A Renewed Momentum for Deeper Engagement?
INTRODUCTION: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s recent official visit to France – the first by a Malaysian head of government in 15 years – marked a diplomatic renewal in the two countries' relationship following occasional constraints
The Critical Impact of Extreme Heat on Rice Production in Southeast Asia
INTRODUCTION: Southeast Asia’s food production has faced mounting challenges in recent years from increasingly severe climate events such as heat waves, droughts, floods, and storms.
Australia’s quiet role in China–ASEAN dynamics
INTRODUCTION: Australia, with its deep understanding of Southeast Asia, has an opportunity to act as a knowledge partner, quietly bridging China and ASEAN in areas like infrastructure, climate and maritime security.