Indo-Pacific Strategy
The Busan Summit: Redefining US-China Relations in a New Era of Strategic Partnership
Nov 03, 2025 07:27 pm CST
The historic meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC Summit in Busan signals a potentially transformative shift in global power dynamics. What Trump enthusiastically framed as a "G2" summit has yielded not only a significant trade truce but raised profound questions about the emergence of "Chimerica" - a bilateral condominium that could reshape international relations through a new power-sharing arrangement between Washington and Beijing.
Pentagon Chief Pledges US Technology Support to Counter China's Maritime Aggression in Southeast Asia
Nov 02, 2025 12:16 am CST
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has committed to sharing US technological capabilities with Southeast Asian allies to counter China's increasing "destabilizing actions" in the South China Sea. During meetings in Kuala Lumpur with ASEAN defense ministers and key allies, Hegseth proposed building shared maritime domain awareness systems while emphasizing America's commitment to ensuring regional partners are not alone when facing territorial provocations from Beijing.
Japan's New PM Takaichi Prioritizes US Alliance in First Call with President Trump
Oct 26, 2025 12:35 pm CST
In her first conversation with US President Donald Trump, Japan's newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized strengthening the Japan-US Alliance as her administration's top foreign policy priority. The leaders discussed strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region ahead of Trump's upcoming visit to Japan, where they will hold a summit meeting on Tuesday.
India-Canada Relations: A New Era of Diplomatic Reset and Economic Cooperation Under Foreign Minister Anand's Visit
Oct 22, 2025 05:03 pm CST
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand's landmark visit to New Delhi marks a significant turning point in India-Canada relations following two years of diplomatic tension. The establishment of a "New Roadmap for India-Canada Relations" focuses on revitalizing economic partnerships, security cooperation, and technological collaboration while navigating complex political challenges. This diplomatic reset prioritizes pragmatic engagement across trade, energy, critical minerals, and emerging technologies, signaling both nations' commitment to moving beyond past conflicts toward a more productive bilateral relationship.
Japan's First Female PM Sanae Takaichi: What Her Leadership Means for India-Japan Strategic Partnership
Oct 22, 2025 04:13 pm CST
Japan's Sanae Takaichi makes history as the first female Prime Minister, continuing Shinzo Abe's legacy of strengthening India-Japan relations. As a China hawk and Quad supporter, her established ties with PM Modi and commitment to Indo-Pacific security signal potential deepening of the Special Strategic and Global Partnership, despite facing political challenges at home.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand's Diplomatic Visit to India: Advancing Trade, Energy, and Security Cooperation
Oct 11, 2025 04:02 pm CST
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand is set to visit India on October 13 as part of a broader diplomatic tour including Singapore and China. During her India visit, she will meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to establish a strategic cooperation framework focusing on trade diversification, energy transformation, and security matters. This diplomatic engagement represents a significant step in restoring India-Canada relations following recent efforts by Prime Minister Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to reset bilateral ties.
Philip Green: Australia's Diplomatic Leader at NDTV World Summit 2025
Oct 09, 2025 05:00 pm CST
Philip Green, Australian High Commissioner to India, will join global leaders at the NDTV World Summit 2025 in New Delhi on October 17-18. With extensive diplomatic experience across four continents and a key role in Australia's foreign policy, Green will participate in discussions on shaping the future world order alongside British and German counterparts at Bharat Mandapam.