Regional Influence

Iran Turkey China's Influence Russia China's Role China Power Dynamics India-China Relations Central Asia India

Pakistan Mediates Libya Power-Sharing Proposal

Acceptance by regional patrons would give eastern commanders budget control over Libya's oil.

Pakistan’s CDF Is Reported to Have Advanced a Draft US–Iran Interim Agreement

India Clears Rs 30 Billion Swap Draw for Maldives Under SAARC Framework

Brazil and South Africa Tighten Ties as Lula Urges Defense Readiness and Iran Ceasefire

U.S. and Venezuela Agree to Restore Diplomatic Relations After 2019 Break

U.S. Tightens Venezuela Strategy With Oil Quarantine and Tanker Boardings

Deputy PM Says 87% of Russia's Trade Is Now With Non‑Western Partners

Malaysia Sees Value in Joining BRICS, Ambassador Says

Thailand–Cambodia Fighting Escalates as Cambodia Alleges Thai Strike Near Siem Reap

White House Security Strategy Elevates Americas, Sets Tougher Line on Europe and China

Trump Revives Monroe Doctrine With New 'Trump Corollary' in National Security Strategy

U.S. Designates Maduro as Leader of Alleged ‘Cartel of the Suns’ Terror Organization

Trump Announces Uzbekistan Trade Deal, Cites $35 Billion Over Three Years

Lowy Map Finds Australia Expands Lead as Pacific’s Top Donor

Russia Pledges Reconstruction Support to Syria’s Interim Government

Western Cuts Leave China as Top Infrastructure Financier in Southeast Asia

US Ties Shipbuilding Cooperation to South Korea’s Role in Containing China

Xi Jinping Seals Cooperation Treaty With Central Asian Nations

China Offers New Climate Aid and Policing Partnership to Pacific Islands

Cook Islands Faces Protests Over Controversial China Partnership