Tag Archive for: "diplomacy"
Middle powers and the art of the deal

The week of Donald Trump’s return to the White House may seem like an odd time to emphasise the growing strength and agency of non-Western middle powers such as India, Brazil, Indonesia, South Africa, Nigeria, …

Beware mesmerisation by China’s spell

In the lexicon of Japan’s diplomacy, there is a phrase, ‘China magic’. Both Japan and Australia seem to be absorbed by this magical power and obsessed with making efforts not to displease their Chinese counterparts. …