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Will Indonesia Go Green at the G-20?
By James Guild
The country's green energy goals have so far been aspirational, but political will might finally be starting to build.
The Future of American Power in Uncertain Times
By Monish Tourangbam
The deployment of U.S. power is indeed passing through a phase when it can no longer ignore the tectonic forces of a changing balance of power in the world.
Chinese Officers Charged in Plot to Obstruct US Huawei Probe
By Eric Tucker and Nomaan Merchant
Washington has long accused Beijing of meddling in U.S. political affairs and stealing secrets and intellectual property.
The ‘Taiwan Card’ in US Domestic Politics
By Jiachen Shi, Andrew Devine, and Lin (Kirin) Pu
Democrats and Republicans are competing to show greater support to Taiwan, with real consequences for the U.S.-China-Taiwan triangle.
The Future of South Korea-US Cyber Cooperation
By Seungmin "Helen" Lee
North Korea's reliance on cyberattacks is growing, but the South Korea-U.S. alliance has yet to catch up.
How to Make the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness Work
By Jasmin Alsaied
If the U.S. truly wants to improve maritime domain awareness, it needs to engage partners through pre-established mechanisms and find ways to creatively deal with data management and information sharing obstacles.
VP Harris Leads US Delegation to Japan for Slain Leader Abe’s Funeral
By Chris Megerian and Mari Yamaguchi
Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida told Harris that former PM Abe Shinzo had “poured his heart and soul” into strengthening the Japan-U.S. alliance.
Marcos, Biden Meet on Sidelines of UN General Assembly
By Sebastian Strangio
The two leaders committed to strengthening a strategic partnership that both view as vital in an era of renascent Chinese power.
Making Sense of Biden’s Taiwan Policy
By Denny Roy
The Biden team thinks its adjustments to Taiwan policy will prevent a miscalculation by Beijing. Unfortunately, that may itself be a miscalculation.
The US Opioid Problem Is Also a China Problem
By Jim Crotty
China makes the bulk of fentanyl precursor chemicals and shows little interest in stopping the outflow.
The US Fills ASEAN Ambassadorial Posting After 5-Year Vacancy
By Sebastian Strangio
The post has been filled by Yohannes Abraham, a former member of President Joe Biden's National Security Council.
Inflation Reduction Act Roils South Korea-US Relations
By Troy Stangarone
The EV provisions of the IRA are seen by South Korea as both a violation of trade rules and contrary to the deepening economic partnership between the two countries.