by Asia Pacific Task Force | May 12, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Key Takeaways: Geopolitical Alignment: Xi Jinping’s May 2025 visit to Russia highlights deepening Sino-Russian cooperation amid heightened geopolitical tensions surrounding the Ukraine war. Xi’s prominent role in Moscow’s Victory Day commemorations reinforced mutual...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Apr 29, 2025 | Commentary, Peace & Conflict Management
On April 22, 2025, a devastating terrorist attack targeting tourists in Kashmir’s idyllic Pahalgam Valley shattered the fragile peace between India and Pakistan, swiftly plunging the two nuclear-armed rivals into their worst diplomatic and military crisis in years....
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Apr 22, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Key Takeaways Xi Jinping’s April 2025 Southeast Asia tour marks a strategic deepening of China’s neighborhood diplomacy, with visits to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia showcasing Beijing’s evolving model of personalized, high-level engagement with the Global South....
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Mar 11, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Home > Archive for Geopolitics & Great Power Politics Key Takeaways EU’s Strategic Response to Trump’s Policies: Trump’s second-term “America First” agenda and confrontational stance toward European allies have forced the European Union to...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Feb 14, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Home > Archive for Commentary > Page 2 Key Takeaways: Strategic Motives: Trump’s tariffs, aimed at reducing reliance on China and boosting domestic industry, mark a return to protectionism with broader economic and political implications. While the...
