South Asia

September 4, 2025

In tribute to Joseph Nye’s legacy of “soft power,” Najmedin Meshkati and Bright (Dokyeong) Lee argue that today’s global crises demand a new paradigm of Engineering Diplomacy.

Women of the Indonesian diaspora are an instrumental part of diplomacy, with unwavering dedication, unending creative ideas, and Indonesia’s best interests at heart, always. 

Addressing climate migration requires a radical recalibration of how we define international responsibility. 

As we mark the third anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Afghan people have demonstrated an extraordinary cultural resilience that defies the long-held stereotype of their country as solely war-torn. 

The Dien Bien Phu Victory Parade, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the battle that ended French colonialism in Vietnam, is a significant part of the Vietnam People’s Army’s (VPA) ongoing campaign to present a new, more modern image of the military.

Social entrepreneurs are making great progress on many United Nations Sustainable Development Goals such as climate, affordable and clean energy, quality education, and addressing poverty; so why not peace?

With bubble tea, China is finally accomplishing what its neighbor South Korea achieved through K-pop and K-drama: reaching a global audience. 

By harnessing the intermediary soft power of cultural icons like Taylor Swift, ASEAN countries can elevate their visibility, attract investment, and position themselves as key players in the global cultural industry.

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