Can Tokyo survive Trump?
For Japan, the coming months look like a tricky time for managing its alliance with the US. In Washington, Tokyo seems to be flying under the radar for now.
Category: Opinion
US can’t blame China for N. Korea setback
US President Donald Trump tweeted a White House statement on Wednesday that he “feels strongly that North Korea is under tremendous pressure from China because of our major trade disputes with the Chinese government”.
Cambodia needs to invest in public sector innovation
The main task of the new Cambodian government is to deliver what it has promised, especially in terms of raising the living standard of its citizens.
Is Google making us dumber?
Are you constantly second guessing yourself or do you find it difficult to recall answers to simple trivia questions?
The Belt and Road initiative: Five years on
Zhao Minghao argues that China’s Belt and Road initiative not only provides development opportunities to countries at a disadvantage in the globalisation process, but also adds impetus to further progress in developed countries.
India: The north-south disparity
With the divide between north and south so marked, one could be forgiven for forgetting they are part of the same India.
A new Cold War is not needed
The US Navy held a ceremony at Norfolk in Virginia on Friday for the re-establishment of its US Second Fleet which will be responsible for naval forces along the East Coast and in the northern Atlantic Ocean.
How should Asia respond to protectionism by the US?
Asia needs to adjust to the protectionism of the US by introducing appropriate and effective counter measures.
Julie Bishop and her place in Australia’s history books
Australia’s first female foreign minister resigned on Sunday after Malcolm Turnbull was deposed as prime minister by his own party members.
Malaysia’s tough reforms road
Malaysia’s new government faces challenges. The most urgent parts of a democracy agenda, non-discrimination and freedom of thought.
Canberra stabs Huawei in the back over 5G
The Australian government on Thursday banned Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei from supplying equipment for a 5G mobile network.
Cambodia’s foreign policy, the basics
It is not accurate to just explain Cambodia’s foreign policy based on the perspective of major powers.
How Peter Dutton could change Australian foreign policy
Peter Dutton has challenged Malcolm Turnbull for the job of Australian prime minister. So where exactly would a Prime Minister Peter Dutton lead Australia if he can seize the chance?
Mahathir’s visit firms up ties between China and Malaysia
Monday witnessed the climax of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s visit to China. Chinese President Xi Jinping met him in Beijing.
Laos dam collapse: Regional response
The dam collapse and floods in southern Laos in late July shows that disaster response in Southeast Asia comprises different types of cooperation.
Cambodian politics: Art of the unexpected and yet predictable
With the prime minister already approved by His Majesty the King, what remains to be done is the formality of convening the 6th mandate of the National Assembly.
Trump’s botched Turkey policy
The crisis between the United States and Turkey, a NATO ally and traditional bulwark of American policy in the Middle East, is serious.
Consolidating ties between Asia’s two largest powerhouses
China will be happy to have partners as it faces the United States in the emerging global trade war.
Paris Peace Accords are still important for Cambodia
Srun Srorn, a social media influencer and a peace activist, says it is high time that the spirit of the 1991 Paris Peace Accords be revived.
Asean needs to act in Rakhine
In the face of unresolved humanitarian disasters and continuing international outrage, Asean needs to consider seriously how it can help Myanmar on the Rohingya issue.
