By Charlie Stephenson Source: U.S. Embassy in Malaysia Amid constant US–China trade tensions, ASEAN frequently features in the headlines. In April 2025, the 37th US–ASEAN Dialogue reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, while a month later ASEAN met with China and the Gulf Cooperation Council to emphasise expanded trade. With US–China economic friction at its peak, ASEAN’s role is crucial: it is China’s largest trading partner, sits astri

By Jeff Zhou Source: Amnesty International Introduction On the morning of Friday, April 11, 2025, Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) breached Zamzam refugee camp  in North Darfur, the country’s largest site for people displaced by the war. Once inside, they fired indiscriminately at men, women, and children; the killing spree lasted for over 70 hours. Official estimates claim up to 400 people were killed in Zamzam, although a committee established to unearth the

By Jamileh Hargreaves Source: Young Diplomats of Canada An interview with Jaclyn Hiebert, Canadian Youth G7 2025 Delegate, discussing policy decisions that reflect young people’s needs, values and priorities at the G7. Intro: America under President Trump poses the greatest challenge to the rules based post-War era. Other major economies and nations are seeking to manage the consequences of his “America First” agenda...and this became clearly apparent at the Kalanaskis G7.