Sholto Byrnes

The likes of Japan, Australia and key South-East Asian countries are hedging their bets

To compatriots and colleagues alike, the former prime minister will always be consequential and controversial in equal parts

The Shinawatras have been a force in Thai politics, so one scandal may not be enough to take them down

For Australia, the only sensible path is to try to build an Asia-Pacific security architecture that includes China

Support for Israel has always been low to the point of unmeasurable among Muslim-majority nations

A closer look at a new biography of William F Buckley Jr that upends common notions about the conservative movement

The new president's in-tray is full, but his pragmatism could be an asset for a troubled country

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