Sholto Byrnes

Their relationship can be much more than just a matter of material progress, and shared and equitable prosperity

The contributions of the Non-Aligned Movement are tremendous, yet they have been largely overlooked in the West

The governing party hasn't lost an election, yet its concern that any opposition gains in Saturday's vote could undermine stability is misplaced

People appreciate the recently departed former prime minister more than they did during his time in office

While some countries are closer to China, most wish for balance and no one quite knows what security guarantees mean under Trump

Some see the disaster as an omen that could spell the end of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing’s rule in the country

'Made in China' is quickly becoming a mark of quality, especially for those who don't like America's toxic politics

It is a time for trying to come up with new systems and orders that suit the real world of today

The court’s uneven implementation of its arrest warrants appears neither credible nor impartial to some

For the US President, the political is personal

But expect Washington’s policy to be pragmatic

Plus this isn’t a zero-sum game, as the country’s achievements will benefit us all

Some South-East Asian countries have shown a better, and more humane, approach

One way of looking at it is to let the review of US foreign aid proceed, identify the core humanitarian work and pull out of other projects

Forging a national identity that encompasses all is still an ongoing – and maybe never-ending – task