Asia-Pacific: Among Great Powers

New Delhi's rejection of the deal's proposed terms won't keep China from pushing ahead with the massive Asian trade agreement, with or without India.

The president faces a difficult political balancing act as he tries to revive growth without straying too far from his populist base.

Southeast Asian countries stand to gain -- or lose -- the most from Beijing and Washington's escalating trade tensions. Some have benefited more than others, but all are at risk of taking an economic hit.

Papua New Guinea's new prime minister has pledged to win more benefits for the debt-ridden Pacific country. But doing so could come at the cost of vital foreign revenue streams -- and his political career.

Ahead of China's National Day on Oct. 1, Hong Kong's government is going to come under enormous pressure from Beijing to end the city's long-running protests.

While direct sharing between the U.S. allies may cease, Washington will serve as a conduit ensuring the continued flow of information.

Now that it has walked away from the INF treaty, the U.S. is looking to deploy nuclear missiles in the western Pacific against China. Whether it finds a spot to place them is another story.

Under the threat of a U.S. trade salvo, Hanoi could be forced to readjust its longtime "neutral" approach between Washington and Beijing to ensure its economic growth stays on track.

Hanoi defies Chinese wishes in a disputed area by extending a rig's contract to explore for energy, creating a situation ripe for escalation.