Sholto Byrnes

A window of opportunity has presented itself for Tokyo to address historical grievances still felt in China and South Korea

Joe Biden has come as close as possible to trashing the 'One China' stance

Is there anything the Hungarian Prime Minister could say on race that puts him beyond the pale?

That these cases are being fought in European courts show the legacy of colonialism still endures

The strategy is hugely problematic if it is indeed aimed at containing China's rise

Sholto Byrnes shares his personal view of a man who he has always liked

Chris Patten's tenure could be seen as Britain's arrogant attempt to impose its culture on a faraway territory

More than 80 million people from the developing world remain forcibly displaced

The shift of power to the East will be complete by the turn of the century, barring a climate catastrophe

Having overlapping interests can only benefit both powers

A more inclusive structure spanning the entire continent – similar to Asean – will solve a number of problems

The President talked a good game at the recent US-Asean summit, but his words and actions aren't matching up

Liberals should stop brushing off voters of leaders they deem to be populist as misinformed, malicious or stupid

The US and Australia can do with examining their patronising behaviour

Antonio Guterres' efforts to end the Ukraine war have inexplicably come too late