Geopolitics

Beijing knows time isn’t on its side and wants to act fast.

Sowing doubts about Washington is a potent weapon for Beijing. But even after Afghanistan, U.S. strategy in Asia remains intact.

A switch from Trump administration language does nothing to clarify U.S. policymaking.

In another strategic shift, Modi has opened space activities to private companies and new allies.

The controversial deal puts Canberra on the right side of history.

The trilateral partnership was an inevitable result of Beijing’s military growth.

The submarine deal could reshape the balance of power in the Pacific—and draw Australia into future conflicts.

After AUKUS, the French face the same fate on the world stage as the British unless they pursue EU strategic autonomy led from Brussels rather than Paris.

As Joe Biden and Narendra Modi meet in Washington, the business of balancing China enters a serious phase.

The country’s maritime scope, and China’s rise, makes the AUKUS deal a no brainer.

Afghanistan’s new rulers have shown themselves to be skilled—and ruthless—diplomats.

The agreement will help New Delhi with its quest for a stable balance of power in the Indo-Pacific.

Tokyo’s long-standing, quiet diplomacy has built trust Washington lacks.

Experience in cooperating in Central Asia offers a fruitful model.

Beijing thinks the junta will win—but it’s not sure.

The fall of Kabul may have widened the rift between New Delhi and Moscow.

The White House meeting is a chance to repair a damaged relationship.

The geostrategic and economic benefits of closer relations are too great for Beijing to ignore.

Jakarta is Asia’s greatest geopolitical prize. But its foreign-policy reflexes are long outdated.

Washington needs to give a visible sign of Indo-Pacific commitment.