Regional wrap
Thursday
4th July
2019
The past fortnight would be best described as surreal and bizarre; surreal because one witnessed leaders of countries seemingly hostile…
Donald Trump
One small step for a President, one giant leap for Pyongyang
Thursday
4th July
2019
Trump’s unexpected gesture may have been the only way to get talks back on track. US President Donald Trump has…
There’s a silver lining in the clouds over the North Korea negotiations
Wednesday
6th March
2019
The failure of high-level discussions may force Washington and Pyongyang to start more effective working-level talks. On Thursday afternoon, as…
Regional wrap
Thursday
28th February
2019
The events of the last fortnight will continue to be talked about and debated for decades to come. It will…
With G20 Trump-Xi talks in balance, three benefits for China and one big risk
Friday
30th November
2018
US President Donald Trump is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday after the G20 forum, to discuss ways to…
The Trump-Kim summit and US bilateral relations in North East Asia: An Australian perspective
Thursday
12th July
2018
Donald Trump’s disruptive impact on US alliance management was exemplified by two sets of public comments earlier in June 2018.
Singapore summit: Why Canberra should lie awake at night
Monday
18th June
2018
The highly anticipated summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un took place with great fanfare in Singapore last Tuesday, but…
Donald Trump meets Kim Jong-un: China crosses fingers as rising bonhomie may draw North Korea closer to US
Wednesday
13th June
2018
Every state appreciates docile neighbours and it is especially true for major powers. China is no exception. It has enjoyed…
Asian allies must hope Trump doesn’t sell them out in Korea peace talks
Tuesday
12th June
2018
Seasoned analysts of the Korean Peninsula are sceptical about claims of breakthroughs in this part of the world. Despite three…
Regional wrap
Thursday
31st May
2018
The last fortnight witnessed stunning theatrics and turnarounds vis-a-vis the proposed summit meeting between US President Donald Trump and…