Chatham House Asia-Pacific Programme

China’s Five Year Plan commits to economic resilience – as the Iran war exposes the fragility of global supply Beijing is striving for tech self-reliance, aiming to embed intelligent technologies in its economy. But there is a tension in the strategy that could define China’s next decade.

This week, China concluded its National People’s Congress, where leaders reaffirmed their commitment to technological self-reliance as a strategic priority. But can China's economy generate enough opportunities for its burgeoning highly-educated workforce?

Read the latest analysis from Dr Yu Jie ⬇️

Afghanistan and Pakistan are facing ‘open war’. De-escalation is needed With the world distracted by war in the Middle East, de-escalation will need to come from Kabul and Islamabad directly.

Afghanistan and Pakistan are facing ‘open war’. With the world distracted by war in the Middle East, de-escalation will need to come from Kabul and Islamabad directly, writes @chietigj.bsky.social for @chathamhouse.org.

America’s Attack on Iran Should Have Asia-Pacific Countries Very Worried Having overthrown regimes in Latin America and the Middle East, why would Washington draw the line at Asia?

Asian countries may feel reassured by the US having its hands full with the recurring instabilities in the Middle East and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

But, having overthrown regimes in Latin America and the Middle East, why would Washington draw the line at Asia, asks @chietigj.bsky.social.

China’s economic statecraft has been exposed by US attacks on Iran and Venezuela The US strikes raise questions over China’s policy to forge energy and trade ties with US rivals. But in the long term, Beijing sees itself gaining diplomatic capital through a contrasting role as a s...

The more protracted the war in Iran is, the more potential Beijing will have to portray itself to the world as a relatively stable and peaceful superpower in contrast to the US, writes @jkynge.bsky.social for @chathamhouse.org.

China’s economic statecraft has been exposed by US attacks on Iran and Venezuela The US strikes raise questions over China’s policy to forge energy and trade ties with US rivals. But in the long term, Beijing sees itself gaining diplomatic capital through a contrasting role as a s...

The US strikes raise questions over China’s policy to forge energy and trade ties with US rivals. But, in the long term, Beijing sees itself gaining diplomatic capital through a contrasting role as a stable and peaceful superpower, writes @jkynge.bsky.social for @chathamhouse.org.

America’s Attack on Iran Should Have Asia-Pacific Countries Very Worried Having overthrown regimes in Latin America and the Middle East, why would Washington draw the line at Asia?

Asian countries may feel reassured by the US having its hands full with the recurring instabilities in the Middle East and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

But, having overthrown regimes in Latin America and the Middle East, why would Washington draw the line at Asia, asks @chietigj.bsky.social.

America’s Attack on Iran Should Have Asia-Pacific Countries Very, Very Worried Having overthrown regimes in Latin America and the Middle East, why would Washington draw the line at Asia?

My article in @thediplomat.com discusses what the United States' recent decapitation of #Iran’s leadership following the earlier abduction of #Venezuela’s leader means for Asia. A summary of the key points in the comments: @chasiapacific.bsky.social thediplomat.com/2026/03/amer...

Afghanistan and Pakistan are facing ‘open war’. De-escalation is needed With the world distracted by war in the Middle East, de-escalation will need to come from Kabul and Islamabad directly.

Afghanistan and Pakistan are facing ‘open war’. With the world distracted by war in the Middle East, de-escalation will need to come from Kabul and Islamabad directly, writes @chietigj.bsky.social for @chathamhouse.org.

As China prepares to unveil the 15th iteration of its Five-Year Plan this week, Yu Jie (of @chasiapacific.bsky.social) joins our Editor @lycidas.bsky.social to discuss what the plan means to the country.

📖 Read her story: www.chathamhouse.org/publications...

Huge thanks to Prof. Da Wei of Tsinghua University for joining our closed-door discussion @chathamhouse.org yesterday and sharing his fascinating insights on China-US relations. Chaired by our Senior Research Fellow, Yu Jie.

What India Wants From BRICS New Delhi wants to play the role of a bridging power between the West and the rest.

As India embarks on its year of summits (AI, #BRICS and possibly the #Quad), @chietigj.bsky.social examines New Delhi's ambitions to become the 'voice' of the #GlobalSouth in his latest analysis for @foreignpolicy.com.

Huge thanks to Prof. Da Wei of Tsinghua University for joining our closed-door discussion @chathamhouse.org yesterday and sharing his fascinating insights on China-US relations. Chaired by our Senior Research Fellow, Yu Jie.

What India Wants From BRICS New Delhi wants to play the role of a bridging power between the West and the rest.

As India embarks on its year of summits (AI, #BRICS and possibly the #Quad), @chietigj.bsky.social examines New Delhi's ambitions to become the 'voice' of the #GlobalSouth in his latest analysis for @foreignpolicy.com.

A pleasure discussing the outlook for #Bangladesh at the UK parliament following the recently concluded election, which saw Bangladesh revert to democratic rule. An honour to see a few prominent faces in the audience! Thanks to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association for inviting me.

Asia Pacific Programme hosts event on Japan and the Global South The event, held in partnership with Japan House in London, discussed Tokyo’s efforts to engage with Global South countries at a time of flux in international affairs.

Missed our event with Japan House London exploring Japan's role in the #GlobalSouth?

Watch our expert discussion with Keio University's Ken Jimbo, Rebecca Nadin @odi.global, @chietigj.bsky.social and Ben Bland @chathamhouse.org here ⤵️

Despite reset in India–US relations, New Delhi retains commitment to strategic hedging The Modi government may conclude a trade agreement, but its relationship with the Trump administration has been scarred by a year of hostility and tariffs.

India's Modi government may conclude a trade agreement with the US, but its relationship with the Trump administration has been scarred by a year of hostility and tariffs, writes @chietigj.bsky.social for @chathamhouse.org.

Can the West recover from China’s hi-tech knockout blow? From AI and electric vehicles to robotics and pharmaceuticals, Beijing is driving a low-cost technology revolution with price tags that crush global competitors. But as Europe and the US scramble to c...

The era of China as the world’s leading tech power has arrived. Is it sustainable? And what can the West do about it? 🌍

jkynge.bsky.social (of @chasiapacific.bsky.social) explores Beijing's low-cost technology revolution in our latest issue ⤵️
www.chathamhouse.org/publications...

Despite reset in India–US relations, New Delhi retains commitment to strategic hedging The Modi government may conclude a trade agreement, but its relationship with the Trump administration has been scarred by a year of hostility and tariffs.

India's Modi government may conclude a trade agreement with the US, but its relationship with the Trump administration has been scarred by a year of hostility and tariffs, writes @chietigj.bsky.social for @chathamhouse.org.

Asia Pacific Programme hosts event on Japan and the Global South The event, held in partnership with Japan House in London, discussed Tokyo’s efforts to engage with Global South countries at a time of flux in international affairs.

Missed our event with Japan House London exploring Japan's role in the #GlobalSouth?

Watch our expert discussion with Keio University's Ken Jimbo, Rebecca Nadin @odi.global, @chietigj.bsky.social and Ben Bland @chathamhouse.org here ⤵️

India wants to reset relations after Bangladesh elections. It will be easier said than done India is hoping a new democratically elected government in Bangladesh will help improve bilateral relations. But identity politics in both countries could derail progress.

This week, Bangladesh voted in the first election since Shaikh Hasina's ouster. But what does this mean for India-Bangladesh relations?

@chietigj.bsky.social explains all in his @chathamhouse.org expert comment ⬇️

"It remains to be seen whether Bangladesh can move on beyond the politics of protest, the politics of revenge which have plagued the country for decades."

@chietigj.bsky.social on Bangladesh's first election since the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina, via @france24.com ⤵️

Why a resurgent Japan is good for Asia Beijing will be displeased by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election triumph, but most Asian leaders will welcome a strong Japanese government.

Asia’s leaders do not want to see their region dominated by Beijing or at the mercy of Washington's will. Following Sanae Takaichi's recent election triumph, many will see a resurgent Japan as a key partner to bring balance to the region, writes Ben Bland for @chathamhouse.org.

Why a resurgent Japan is good for Asia Beijing will be displeased by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election triumph, but most Asian leaders will welcome a strong Japanese government.

Beijing will be displeased by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent election triumph, but most Asian leaders will welcome a strong Japanese government, writes our Programme Director Ben Bland for @chathamhouse.org.

Bangladesh vote 'a canary in a coalmine for developments in the Global South', expert says YouTube video by FRANCE 24 English

My interview on @france24.com discussing today’s monumental election in #Bangladesh: @chasiapacific.bsky.social, @chathamhouse.org youtu.be/xNN3p-ZRu7o?...

India wants to reset relations after Bangladesh elections. It will be easier said than done India is hoping a new democratically elected government in Bangladesh will help improve bilateral relations. But identity politics in both countries could derail progress.

Tomorrow, Bangladesh will vote in the first election since Shaikh Hasina's ouster. India hopes a new democratically elected government in Bangladesh will help improve bilateral relations. But identity politics in both countries could derail progress, writes @chietigj.bsky.social.

"India maintains a long-standing commitment to strategic autonomy. Within a span of 12-months India will have hosted all major world leaders."

@chietigj.bsky.social (@chasiapacific.bsky.social) on the worldview guiding India's foreign policy, via @france24.com ⤵️

India wants to reset relations after Bangladesh elections. It will be easier said than done India is hoping a new democratically elected government in Bangladesh will help improve bilateral relations. But identity politics in both countries could derail progress.

India is hoping a new democratically elected government in Bangladesh will help improve bilateral relations. But identity politics in both countries could derail progress, writes @chietigj.bsky.social for @chathamhouse.org.

Japan's 'iron lady' hopes to consolidate power in snap election • FRANCE 24 English YouTube video by FRANCE 24 English

A momentous few weeks for #India's trade liberalisation efforts with an agreement with the #EU and joint statement with the #USA. Quoted in several publications. In this interview for @france24.com (from 4 min) I discuss these developments in a broader geopolitical context: youtu.be/_mVZ01X0A00?...

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"India maintains a long-standing commitment to strategic autonomy. Within a span of 12-months India will have hosted all major world leaders."

@chietigj.bsky.social (@chasiapacific.bsky.social) on the worldview guiding India's foreign policy, via @france24.com⤵️