China-Australia relations: chance for ‘thaw’, but can Beijing, Canberra mend fractured trade ties? – Asia – South China Morning Post
Canberra and Beijing have been at odds for two years, but a leadership change in Australia presents an opportunity for at least a ‘thawing’ of...
Australia Foreign Minister Stresses AUKUS Will Not Create Nuclear Weapons – The Diplomat
“... We are talking about nuclear propulsion, not nuclear weapons,” Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Tuesday.Read More
Turkey lifting objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO – Defense News (Global)
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted Sweden and Finland to abandon their long-held nonaligned status and apply to join NATO. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan...
Co-Founder of Fact-Checking Website Arrested in India – The Diplomat
Mohammed Zubair’s work, which was critical of the government and outed peddlers of fake news, seems to have ruffled feathers.Read More
Same-Sex Marriage Ban Continues in Japan – The Diplomat
A ruling by the Osaka district court reflects the same outdated rhetoric as the conservative government.Read More
China’s Vast Maritime Claims Are Becoming Reality – The Diplomat
Recent comments from Chinese officials highlight how Beijing purposefully conflates existing legal terminology with its own extralegal claims.Read More
Tajikistan Lifts Internet Block on GBAO. What’s Next? – The Diplomat
As with previous rounds of unrest and crackdown in GBAO, the core issues remain unresolved.Read More
The NATO summit is chance to wean Europe off U.S. military might – Defense News (Global)
In Madrid, Biden ought to drive a hard bargain with America’s European allies. Read More
Mongolia Hosts 7th Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security – The Diplomat
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Mongolia's pre-eminent foreign policy mechanism is back in action.Read More
Can Pakistan Weaken the Growing India-Taliban Outreach? – The Diplomat
Islamabad is reported to have asked its missions in Afghanistan to highlight ideological and political contradictions between India and the Taliban.Read More