Ankara Away?
China Eyes Turkey For Shanghai Cooperation Organization

As Erdogan grows disillusioned with Europe, China sees an opening to bring Turkey into its fold.

South China Sea Change
Duterte Orders No-Fish Zone at Scarborough Shoal

The Philippine president wants to keep the disputed Scarborough Shoal off-limits to fishing. Will the Chinese play along?

The Influence Game
China Internship Program Points to Widespread Bribery

JP Morgan has settled a large-scale bribery case involving its hiring of unqualified Chinese “princelings.”

Deal or No Deal
What Does Israel Want from a Trump Administration on Iran?

Maybe the nuke deal survives after all.

Missile Diplomacy
Trump’s THAAD Dilemma

Beijing will be closely watching to see if Trump will go through with the anti-missile system in South Korea.

the new world disorder
Duterte and Putin Reject ICC

Russia and the Philippines’ rejection of the International Criminal Court showcase the weaknesses of the court and the international liberal order it supposedly represents.

Indonesian Intolerance
Blasphemy Case Heightens Tensions in Indonesia

A blasphemy case against the Christian governor of Jakarta exposes the ethnic and religious divides in Indonesia.

Trade Winds
After TPP, Australia Looks To China On Trade

Australia is leaving the sinking ship of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and embracing China’s alternatives.

Wasted Words
Obama’s Never-Ending Lecture Tour

Obama’s advice to Europe rings hollow in the face of his myriad foreign policy failures.

China Trade Fight
EU Escalates Duties On Chinese Imports

Donald Trump isn’t the only one taking a protectionist stance toward China.

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