Diplomacy
Statecraft and back-channel dynamics — the State Department, Pentagon press desk, allied diplomatic posture, UN action, and the public statements that signal private decisions.
Putin Sees Peace Opening as Ukraine Aviation Warning Strains Talks
Putin acknowledged Thursday that a peace deal with Ukraine remains possible but said Kyiv's threat to civilian aviation is making any negotiated path significantly harder.
China's Zion Church Lawyer Seeks Resettlement Aid Through Taiwan
A lawyer for Beijing's shuttered Zion Church is seeking resettlement assistance while transiting Taiwan, AP reports, highlighting China's crackdown on unofficial religious groups.
Russia Responds to Zelenskyy's Civil Aviation Threat
Russia fired back after Ukraine's president threatened Russian civil aviation, escalating a war of warnings as Kyiv's F-16 missile reserves reach a critical low.
Modi Urges Putin to End Ukraine War as U.S. Targets Russian Oil
Indian Prime Minister Modi pressed Putin to halt the Ukraine war as Washington threatened new tariffs on Russian oil, compounding economic pressure on Moscow from multiple directions.
Ukraine to Lobby US as Russia Sanctions Bill Hangs in the Balance
Kyiv is preparing a diplomatic push in Washington to shore up support for Russia sanctions legislation whose passage remains uncertain in a divided Congress, Reuters reports.
India's Modi Tells Putin Ukraine War Must End 'for Humanity's Sake'
India's prime minister delivered one of his most direct public calls for peace in bilateral talks with Putin, saying New Delhi supports every effort to end the conflict.
North Korea Hits Out at Trump, Vows to Strengthen Nuclear Force
Pyongyang publicly rebuked former President Trump and pledged to expand its nuclear arsenal as U.S. military operations in the Middle East continue unabated.
Blumenthal Urges House Vote on Russia Sanctions Amid Ukraine Crisis
Sen. Richard Blumenthal warned of a 'moment of extreme urgency' in Ukraine as he pressed the House to pass a Russia sanctions bill. A depot strike killed 38.
Bessent Faces G20 Test Amid Tariffs, Iran War, and Bond Turmoil
Treasury Secretary Bessent heads into G20 meetings navigating three overlapping crises: US tariff disputes, the Iran conflict, and turbulent global bond markets.
Seoul Backs Trump's North Korea Talks but Demands a Seat at the Table
South Korea endorses renewed U.S.-North Korea diplomacy but warns Washington not to cut Seoul out of negotiations that directly affect its security.
Indonesia-China Drills May Normalize Beijing's Presence East of Taiwan
A Eurasia Review analysis warns that joint naval exercises between Indonesia and China could gradually normalize Chinese military activity in waters critical to Taiwan's defense.
Zelensky Calls on China to Use Its Diplomatic Weight to End Russia's War
Ukraine's president is pressing Beijing to leverage its ties with Moscow and push for a negotiated end to a conflict now in its fifth year, the South China Morning Post reports.
Trump's Kim Outreach Signals Shift Away From Denuclearization
Trump's outreach to Kim Jong Un shifts Washington's focus from the denuclearization demand, raising questions for U.S. allies across Northeast Asia and beyond.
India and China Resume High-Level Border Talks in Beijing
Indian and Chinese officials met in Beijing Tuesday to review bilateral ties and discuss the disputed Himalayan border, the Indian Embassy in China confirmed to Reuters.
Indonesia-China Drill May Normalize Beijing's Presence East of Taiwan
Joint naval exercises between Indonesia and China in waters east of Taiwan could help legitimize Beijing's routine military access to a strategically vital corridor, analysts say.
Trump to Meet Kim Jong Un as North Korea Claims Economic Revival
President Trump says he will meet Kim Jong Un as North Korea reports a period of economic growth, raising questions about what either side can credibly offer at the table.
China Has Little to Lose as a Weakened Trump Courts North Korea
Beijing stands to gain strategically whether Trump's revived North Korea diplomacy succeeds or collapses, leaving China in a structurally comfortable position.
Is China's Research Ship Near Taiwan Probing Its Defenses?
A Chinese research vessel operating near Taiwan's waters is prompting questions about whether Beijing is systematically testing Taipei's maritime surveillance and response capabilities.
Trump Says He Expects to Meet Kim Jong Un Later This Year
Trump cited a 'good relationship' with Kim Jong Un while announcing a planned meeting, but Kim Yo-jong swiftly denied any secret US-North Korea diplomatic contacts.
China's Wang Yi in Seoul as Trump Presses for New North Korea Talks
China's top diplomat met South Korean officials Wednesday as the Trump administration signals a renewed push to restart stalled engagement with Kim Jong Un.
China Robot Makers Flock to Beijing, Seeking Mass-Market Breakthrough
Chinese robotics firms crowded the Beijing World Robot Conference seeking supply-chain partnerships and investment as the sector bids to cut costs and reach mass production.
Trump Turns to Kim Jong Un as Iran Talks Stall
With Iran talks deadlocked and the IRGC rejecting Washington's backchannel claims, Trump has pivoted toward Kim Jong Un — scaling back Seoul drills to open a diplomatic lane.
Kim Jong Un Responds to Trump's Call for Talks, Bloomberg Reports
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has replied to Trump's overture for diplomatic engagement, Bloomberg reports, as Washington simultaneously cuts joint military exercises with South Korea.
Trump Calls US-South Korea Drills 'Hostile,' Echoing Pyongyang
Trump called US-South Korea military exercises 'hostile,' the same word North Korea uses for the drills, amplifying alliance jitters across Asia.
Taiwan Closes Its Biggest War Game as Beijing Eyes the Trump-Xi Summit
Taiwan concluded its largest military exercise on record as China ramps up pressure and diplomats brace for a pivotal Trump-Xi meeting that could reshape cross-strait security.
Taiwan Strait Deterrence: The Case for Statecraft Alongside Force
As military postures harden across the Taiwan Strait, an emerging analysis argues that deterrence geometry alone cannot prevent miscalculation — diplomacy must carry its share.
Zelenskyy Warns Egypt of Food Supply Threat From Russian Black Sea Strikes
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned Egypt that Russian strikes on Black Sea shipping lanes are threatening food supplies for millions, seeking broader Arab-world support.
Taiwan Presses Jakarta on Chinese Naval Exercise East of Island
Taipei is seeking an explanation after Indonesia joined China in a naval exercise east of Taiwan, a rare ASEAN alignment that sharpens pressure on the island during Han Kuang drills.
Ukraine Offers Russia Black Sea Truce as Food Supply Fears Mount
Kyiv has proposed halting attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea, with mounting food supply disruption adding urgency to the diplomatic overture toward Moscow.
Zelensky Halts Black Sea Tanker Strikes After Vance Demand
Ukraine has stopped drone strikes on tankers using Russia's Black Sea oil ports after a direct demand from US Vice President JD Vance, the FT and Jerusalem Post reported Wednesday.