Chatham House Asia-Pacific Programme
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Chatham House Asia-Pacific Programme
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We conduct policy-relevant research on key political, economic, social & security issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region.
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Why the #IndoPacific should be a higher priority for the UK:
Using Britain's alliances and networks for greater impact

Read the new paper by @chathamhouse.org experts Ben Bland, @oliviaosullivan.bsky.social & @chietigj.bsky.social here👇
🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/why-...
Russia's Vladimir Putin and India's Narendra Modi meeting today comes at a time of strain in the bilateral relationship.

While they may seek to deepen India-Russia cooperation, in the long-term, relations are in a managed decline, writes @chietigj.bsky.social 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.
www.chathamhouse.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Russia's Vladimir Putin and India's Narendra Modi meet for summit talks today, at a time of strain in the bilateral relationship.

While they may seek to deepen India-Russia cooperation, in the long-term, relations are in a managed decline, writes @chietigj.bsky.social.
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.
www.chathamhouse.org
December 5, 2025 at 11:18 AM
'For India, Putin’s visit demonstrates that New Delhi maintains a diversified foreign policy that is not beholden to whims of the Trump administration. For Russia, it shows that Moscow is not isolated despite Western sanctions.'

@chietigj.bsky.social discusses #PutininIndia with The World 👇
Putin visits India to strengthen ties - The World from PRX
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India on Thursday to meet with his counterpart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Stepping off the plane, it was all hugs and handshakes between the two leaders...
theworld.org
December 5, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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🇰🇷 | How South Korea can balance its US commitments with global engagement

In our latest research paper, Korea Foundation Fellow Edward Howell (@chasiapacific.bsky.social) examines the key foreign policy challenges facing South Korea's new government.

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How South Korea can balance its US commitments with global engagement
The key foreign policy challenges for the Lee government
www.chathamhouse.org
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
NEW PUBLICATION | How can South Korea balance its US commitments with global engagement?

In our new research paper, our Korea Foundation Fellow Edward Howell examines the key foreign policy challenges facing the Lee government.

Read it here ⬇️
How South Korea can balance its US commitments with global engagement
The key foreign policy challenges for the Lee government
www.chathamhouse.org
December 4, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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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.
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.
www.chathamhouse.org
December 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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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.
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.
www.chathamhouse.org
December 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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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 ...
www.chathamhouse.org
November 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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.
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.
www.chathamhouse.org
December 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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.
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.
www.chathamhouse.org
December 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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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
⏰09:30-10:30 GMT
📍Online

Register here! 👇
www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
November 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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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 👇
India’s Strategic Autonomy Is Now Reading as Aloof
Why 2025 has been Modi's most difficult foreign-policy year.
foreignpolicy.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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.
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
eastasiaforum.org
December 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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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/
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.
eastasiaforum.org
December 1, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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
⏰09:30-10:30 GMT
📍Online

Register here! 👇
www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
November 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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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
November 27, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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 👇
India’s Strategic Autonomy Is Now Reading as Aloof
Why 2025 has been Modi's most difficult foreign-policy year.
foreignpolicy.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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 ...
www.chathamhouse.org
November 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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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.
November 27, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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#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.
foreignpolicy.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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 👇
India’s Strategic Autonomy Is Now Reading as Aloof
Why 2025 has been Modi's most difficult foreign-policy year.
foreignpolicy.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Reposted by Chatham House Asia-Pacific Programme
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’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.
www.chathamhouse.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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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 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...
www.chathamhouse.org
November 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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 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 ...
www.chathamhouse.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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 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...
www.chathamhouse.org
November 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM