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Pakistan’s 27th constitutional amendment moves it one step closer to authoritarian rule The new bill gives Pakistan’s army and army chief unprecedented powers. It could also have serious implications for regional tensions and fan the flames of border insurgencies.

Last month, Pakistan approved a constitutional amendment giving its army and army chief unprecedented powers. It could also have serious implications for regional tensions and fan the flames of border insurgencies, writes our Associate Fellow Farzana Shaikh for @chathamhouse.org.

Putin’s India visit aims to reaffirm New Delhi–Moscow relations – just as Trump applies pressure to downgrade them US pressure aims to choke off Russian oil supplies to India. Modi and Putin are seeking to deepen cooperation in other areas. But in the long-term, relations are in a managed decline.

This week, Russia's Vladimir Putin will visit India. His trip aims to reaffirm New Delhi–Moscow relations – just as Donald Trump applies pressure to downgrade them, writes @chietigj.bsky.social in his new @chathamhouse.org expert comment.

Low-cost Chinese AI models forge ahead, even in the US, raising the risks of a US AI bubble Nvidia’s latest earnings report reassured some. But Chinese AI models are fast gaining a following around the world, underlining concerns over an ‘AI bubble’ centered on high-investment, high-cost US ...

The AI race between the US and China is still in its early stages. But the assessments that low-cost, high performance Chinese #AI models are gaining ground in the US should add to concerns over an 'AI bubble’, writes @jkynge.bsky.social for @chathamhouse.org.

Pakistan’s 27th constitutional amendment moves it one step closer to authoritarian rule The new bill gives Pakistan’s army and army chief unprecedented powers. It could also have serious implications for regional tensions and fan the flames of border insurgencies.

Last month, Pakistan approved a constitutional amendment giving its army and army chief unprecedented powers. It could also have serious implications for regional tensions and fan the flames of border insurgencies, writes our Associate Fellow Farzana Shaikh for @chathamhouse.org.

Putin’s India visit aims to reaffirm New Delhi–Moscow relations – just as Trump applies pressure to downgrade them US pressure aims to choke off Russian oil supplies to India. Modi and Putin are seeking to deepen cooperation in other areas. But in the long-term, relations are in a managed decline.

This week, Russia's Vladimir Putin will visit India. His trip aims to reaffirm New Delhi–Moscow relations – just as Donald Trump applies pressure to downgrade them, writes @chietigj.bsky.social in his new @chathamhouse.org expert comment.

How will South Korea navigate its myriad foreign policy challenges under the Lee Jae-myung government?

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India’s Strategic Autonomy Is Now Reading as Aloof Why 2025 has been Modi's most difficult foreign-policy year.

India’s commitment to strategic autonomy has been both a boon and burden for its foreign policy. But 2025 has demonstrated the hubris of this position.

@chietigj.bsky.social explains why India needs to redefine this approach in his op-ed for @foreignpolicy.com 👇

Managing industrial subsidies | East Asia Forum Industrial policy has returned to the mainstream, with subsidies as an increasingly popular policy instrument of choice. While East Asia is deeply invested in

Strained India–US relations under Trump 2.0 test India’s strategic autonomy, writes @chietigj.bsky.social in the latest issue of @eastasiaforum.bsky.social.

The Quarterly | East Asia Forum East Asia Forum Quarterly is the quarterly magazine of East Asia Forum. EAFQ provides a platform for top-tier analysis, research, and policy commentary.

The #IndiaUS relationship has gone from strength to strength in the post-Cold War period. However, this progress came to a halt under the second Trump administration. My article in the East Asia Forum Quarterly magazine discusses this: @chasiapacific.bsky.social eastasiaforum.org/quarterly/

How will South Korea navigate its myriad foreign policy challenges under the Lee Jae-myung government?

Join our webinar with:
🔹Kuyoun Chung
🔹Edward Howell @chathamhouse.org
🔹Chair: @chietigj.bsky.social

📅Thurs 11 Dec
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📍Online

Register here! 👇
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Happy to see my @foreignpolicy.com article trending. You can access it here for free without a subscription with this gift link: foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/26/i... @chathamhouse.org, @chasiapacific.bsky.social

India’s Strategic Autonomy Is Now Reading as Aloof Why 2025 has been Modi's most difficult foreign-policy year.

India’s commitment to strategic autonomy has been both a boon and burden for its foreign policy. But 2025 has demonstrated the hubris of this position.

@chietigj.bsky.social explains why India needs to redefine this approach in his op-ed for @foreignpolicy.com 👇

Low-cost Chinese AI models forge ahead, even in the US, raising the risks of a US AI bubble Nvidia’s latest earnings report reassured some. But Chinese AI models are fast gaining a following around the world, underlining concerns over an ‘AI bubble’ centered on high-investment, high-cost US ...

The AI race between the US and China is still in its early stages. But the assessments that low-cost, high performance Chinese #AI models are gaining ground in the US should add to concerns over an 'AI bubble’, writes @jkynge.bsky.social for @chathamhouse.org.

A pleasure hosting a delegation from the Centre for Contemporary China Studies, the Indian MEA think tank on China at @chathamhouse.org in partnership with the UK FCDO. Our discussion covered #China-Europe relations and #maritime security, exploring areas of convergence between #India and Europe.

India’s Strategic Autonomy Is Now Reading as Aloof Why 2025 has been Modi's most difficult foreign-policy year.

#India will need to develop a more pro-active rather than passive strategic autonomy if it seeks to become less vulnerable to the whims of the Trump administration (or any other country). My article in @foreignpolicy.com discusses this: foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/26/i...

India’s Strategic Autonomy Is Now Reading as Aloof Why 2025 has been Modi's most difficult foreign-policy year.

India’s commitment to strategic autonomy has been both a boon and burden for its foreign policy. But 2025 has demonstrated the hubris of this position.

@chietigj.bsky.social explains why India needs to redefine its strategic autonomy in his op-ed for @foreignpolicy.com 👇

China’s tech advance means Western corporations must adapt to compete Western policymakers should wake up to China’s emerging tech dominance and seek to self-strengthen to withstand the disruptive power of Chinese tech giants.

China is winning the tech race against the US in almost all sectors and leaving Europe far behind.

Using examples from the pharmaceutical, EV and wind power industries, @jkynge.bsky.social highlights the impact of China's disruptive shocks in his latest expert comment 👇

Low-cost Chinese AI models forge ahead, even in the US, raising the risks of a US AI bubble Nvidia’s latest earnings report calmed jittery markets for now. But Chinese AI models are fast gaining a following around the world, underlining concerns over an ‘AI bubble’ centered on high-investmen...

The AI race between the US and China is still in its early stages. But the assessments that low-cost, high performance Chinese #AI models are gaining ground in the US should add to concerns over an 'AI bubble’, writes @jkynge.bsky.social for @chathamhouse.org.

Low-cost Chinese AI models forge ahead, even in the US, raising the risks of a US AI bubble Nvidia’s latest earnings report reassured some. But Chinese AI models are fast gaining a following around the world, underlining concerns over an ‘AI bubble’ centered on high-investment, high-cost US ...

US #AI models should seek to slash costs, not only to compete with Chinese AI companies, but also to allay concerns of an emerging 'AI bubble' in the US, writes @jkynge.bsky.social in his latest @chathamhouse.org expert comment.

Low-cost Chinese AI models forge ahead, even in the US, raising the risks of a US AI bubble Nvidia’s latest earnings report calmed jittery markets for now. But Chinese AI models are fast gaining a following around the world, underlining concerns over an ‘AI bubble’ centered on high-investmen...

The AI race between the US and China is still in its early stages. But the assessments that low-cost, high performance Chinese #AI models are gaining ground in the US should add to concerns over an 'AI bubble’, writes @jkynge.bsky.social for @chathamhouse.org.

China spy case shows the UK must do more to tackle Chinese espionage and influence operations China is both an important economic partner and a systemic rival to the UK. This poses a unique challenge, which demands a long-term response.

China presents an intelligence challenge of unprecedented scale and ambition. It is not only the world’s largest authoritarian regime but an economic and technological superpower, writes our Programme Director Ben Bland for @chathamhouse.org.

China’s tech advance means Western corporations must adapt to compete Western policymakers should wake up to China’s emerging tech dominance and seek to self-strengthen to withstand the disruptive power of Chinese tech giants.

China is winning the tech race against the US in almost all sectors and leaving Europe far behind.

Using examples from the pharmaceutical, EV and wind power industries, @jkynge.bsky.social highlights the impact of China's disruptive shocks in his latest expert comment 👇

China spy case shows the UK must do more to tackle Chinese espionage and influence operations China is both an important economic partner and a systemic rival to the UK. This poses a unique challenge, which demands a long-term response.

China presents an intelligence challenge of unprecedented scale and ambition. It is not only the world’s largest authoritarian regime but an economic and technological superpower, writes our Programme Director Ben Bland for @chathamhouse.org.

From chips to China–US tensions: How can Taiwan and Europe work together to manage shared challenges? What can Taiwan and Europe learn from each other to navigate shared challenges amid escalating China–US competition?

From chips to #USChina tensions: How can Taiwan and Europe work together to manage shared challenges?

📽️ Re-watch our event with Alexander C. Huang, Yi-Chieh Chen @isdp-sweden.bsky.social and Ben Bland @chathamhouse.org, chaired by @jkynge.bsky.social ⬇️

China’s tech advance means Western corporations must adapt to compete Western policymakers should wake up to China’s emerging tech dominance and seek to self-strengthen to withstand the disruptive power of Chinese tech giants.

China is winning the tech race against the US in almost all sectors and leaving Europe far behind.

Using examples from the pharmaceutical, EV and wind power industries, @jkynge.bsky.social highlights the impact of China’s disruptive shocks in his latest analysis for @chathamhouse.org ⬇️

We were delighted to host Smriti Irani, Cabinet Minister (2014-2024), Government of India, for a closed-door discussion this morning on the state of Indian politics and the role of women. Chaired by @chietigj.bsky.social.

China’s tech advance means Western corporations must adapt to compete Western policymakers should wake up to China’s emerging tech dominance and seek to self-strengthen to withstand the disruptive power of Chinese tech giants.

Western policymakers should wake up to China’s emerging tech dominance and seek to self-strengthen to withstand the disruptive power of Chinese tech giants, writes @jkynge.bsky.social in his @chathamhouse.org expert comment.

We were delighted to host Smriti Irani, Cabinet Minister (2014-2024), Government of India, for a closed-door discussion this morning on the state of Indian politics and the role of women. Chaired by @chietigj.bsky.social.

From chips to China–US tensions: How can Taiwan and Europe work together to manage shared challenges? What can Taiwan and Europe learn from each other to navigate shared challenges amid escalating China–US competition?

From chips to #USChina tensions: How can Taiwan and Europe work together to manage shared challenges?

📽️ Re-watch our event with Alexander C. Huang, Yi-Chieh Chen @isdp-sweden.bsky.social and Ben Bland @chathamhouse.org, chaired by @jkynge.bsky.social ⬇️

China’s tech advance means Western corporations must adapt to compete Western policymakers should wake up to China’s emerging tech dominance and seek to self-strengthen to withstand the disruptive power of Chinese tech giants.

Western policymakers should wake up to China’s emerging tech dominance and seek to self-strengthen to withstand the disruptive power of Chinese tech giants, writes @jkynge.bsky.social in his new @chathamhouse.org expert comment.