Daniel Twining

Taiwan is the future of the Asia-Pacific, not China

Island's success the result of staunch commitment to democratic ideals

Strongman politics endangers regional security, inviting external interference

In era of 'Belt and Road' initiative, India and Japan seek to blunt China's expansion

Beijing's failure to deliver on North Korea and act on trade demands a response

Before the world condemns the president's move, vital points to consider

Unpredictable president may yet revert to traditional ideas

With a powerful new electoral mandate, Modi looks to engage with the world

Congress likely to demand spending restraint for president's agenda

Tokyo must make itself relevant where it counts to the new US administration