China's foreign minister Wang Yi is the key decision-maker when it comes to China's relations with other countries, including Japan.
The poorly constructed Pokhara airport, which has engulfed Nepal in massive debt, illustrates the risks of importing China's infrastructure-at-any-cost model.
"But if Ukraine stops fighting, Ukraine will end," says Yuriy Sak, highlighting the unbending will of his countrymen to win this war and maintain independence.
With China threatening Taiwan and on the path to becoming a coercive hegemon, further strengthening ties with India would benefit Japan and Asia as a whole.
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa intends to foster stronger unity among like-minded nations and enhance cooperation with countries of the Global South.
The G7, representing around 40% of the world's GDP, could be the most effective challenger to China's hegemony on multiple issues, including economic coercion.
India aims to achieve developed country status by 2047, with a massive population surpassing China's. But what hurdles stand in the way of its awakening?
An alignment of Beijing, Moscow, and Pyongyang could escalate tensions in Northeast Asia to a tipping point, ushering in an era of Cold War bloc politics.
China and Russia are not qualified to lead the BRICS grouping. China is bullying neighbors in the South China Sea, and Russia continues to invade Ukraine.
Since 2016, Japan has turned the Free and Open Indo-Pacific from a mere concept to a working framework of engagement with its neighbors. Now, more countries...
PM Narendra Modi's recent state visit to Paris highlighted the role of India in France's Indo-Pacific outlook and provided insights into their future.
A deeper connection with the Global South is imperative for Japan, the author argues, to help counter the dependence on China and Russia for economic security.
