by Asia Pacific Task Force | Jan 15, 2026 | Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Infographic
Japan-South Korea Relations Under the Lee Administration Principled Diplomacy Historical Justice Economic Security A Shift in Tone With the inauguration of President Lee Jae-myung, Seoul has pivoted from the "unconditional rapprochement" of the previous administration...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Jan 13, 2026 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Key Takeaways Africa-First Is Symbolic, but Also Strategic: The annual ritual of China’s foreign minister starting the year in Africa is no longer mere symbolism. In 2026, it functions as a deliberate signal that Africa remains central to China’s external strategy at...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Jan 13, 2026 | Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Infographic
China-Africa Economic Relations Analyzing two decades of trade expansion and strategic infrastructure investment defining the continent's most significant modern partnership. 🚢 $282.1B 2023 Total Trade 🏗️ $170B+ Financing Commitments 🌍 14+ Yrs Top Trading Partner...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Jan 7, 2026 | Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Infographic
South Korea and China Signal Reset in Bilateral Relations Confirming Requirements: - NO SVG used. - NO Mermaid JS used. - Scoped CSS classes applied. - Dynamic ResizeObserver script included. - Chart.js label wrapping implemented. - Chart.js Tooltip configuration...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Dec 26, 2025 | Commentary, Defence & Security
Key Takeaways From modernization to readiness: Across the 2020–2025 reports, DoD assessments shift from tracking China’s long-term military modernization to emphasizing near-term warfighting readiness, with particular focus on capabilities usable before 2027. 2027 as...
