Sholto Byrnes

Even if they aren't all the most progressive, the rise of the Sunaks, the Varadkars and the Wongs is worth celebrating

After Covid-19 and other economic troubles, Malaysia will be governed by an unlikely but moderate alliance

The 10-nation bloc will need to be more proactive to restabilise the continent, but is it up to the task?

Despite differences with China, Germany shows Europe and the West that the middle way is still intact

The size of the electorate has increased enormously and there is a new split among party alliances

East and South-East Asia are worth emulating for how far they have come following years of instability

The union needs to assure the world it doesn't share the views of its foreign policy chief

CSTO does not receive much attention, but recently it's had a dramatic turn in fortunes

As the president of a young democracy, he must regard conventions with the seriousness they deserve and say 'no'

The movement of people in search of a better life doesn't have to be seen as a problem, as it very often is

A recent book by a father-son duo provides an important counter to western viewpoints about a rising Beijing

It's only fair for advanced nations to pay for the damage their growth has caused

London’s decision to intervene in the ICJ case against the Myanmar junta will give hope to those seeking justice

Much of the developing world is both less inclined to be bullied by major powers and less bulliable

The former prime minister will go to jail after losing his final appeal, but don't rule out a comeback