by Asia Pacific Task Force | Jan 21, 2026 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Key Takeaways Hedging is adaptive, not revisionist: Asia-Pacific allies are not abandoning the U.S.-led order; they are adjusting to uncertainty created by transactional alliance management. Transactional U.S. behavior accelerates diversification: Tariffs, conditional...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Jan 20, 2026 | Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Infographic
Italy & South Korea Summit 2026 Infographic 🇮🇹 x 🇰🇷 Analyzing the historic Seoul Summit between PM Giorgia Meloni and President Lee Jae Myung, marking a new era of cooperation in AI, Critical Minerals, and Defense. Historic Summit: Jan 19, 2026 On January 19, 2026,...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Jan 16, 2026 | Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Infographic
Canada-China Relations 🇨🇦 | 🇨🇳 Navigating the complex intersection of economic interdependence and national security. Total Trade (2024) $100B+ ▲ 2nd Largest Partner Trade Deficit -$48B Import Dependent Tariff Barrier 100% Surtax on Chinese EVs People-to-People 1.8M...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Jan 16, 2026 | Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Infographic
Germany-India Relations: The Merz Era NO SVG USED. NO MERMAID JS USED. Palette: Strategic Horizon (Slate/Amber/Orange/Cyan) --> Strategic Update • Post-2025 Following Chancellor Friedrich Merz's historic visit, bilateral relations have shifted from consultation to...
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...
