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The APEC Summit Is Happening in San Francisco. What Is APEC, Anyway?

The APEC Summit Is Happening in San Francisco. What Is APEC, Anyway?

By Colleen Long and Aamer Madhani
An introduction to the 21-member grouping and the main events to watch at this year's summit.
The Ukraine War Is About Who Will Control the Future World Order

The Ukraine War Is About Who Will Control the Future World Order

By Alexandra Vacroux
The war in Ukraine has put the U.S. and China on opposite sides of the conflict. The larger issue here, however, is about who will control the world order of the future.

Managing the Complex Maritime Disputes That Divide China and the US

Managing the Complex Maritime Disputes That Divide China and the US

By Lyle Goldstein
Aside from the exceedingly volatile issue of Taiwan, the next most dangerous issue in China-U.S. relations involves the maritime realm.

More Than Just Nuclear: Risk Reduction in the China-US Relationship 

More Than Just Nuclear: Risk Reduction in the China-US Relationship 

By Fiona S. Cunningham
There is a strong case for discussing this new “nuclear plus” feature of both countries’ approach to strategic deterrence.

The Benefits (and Limits) of China-US High-Level Diplomatic Engagement

The Benefits (and Limits) of China-US High-Level Diplomatic Engagement

By Susan Thornton
Beijing and Washington have two different visions for what a “stabilized” relationship would look like, and they will be difficult to reconcile.  
Brooklyn Busts: Several Indicted in New York for Smuggling Sanctioned Goods to Russia

Brooklyn Busts: Several Indicted in New York for Smuggling Sanctioned Goods to Russia

By Catherine Putz
Over the course of two days, six people were indicted in New York for a pair of sanctions evasion schemes, including one Tajik-Russian resident of Brooklyn.

‘Bush House’: US Embassy Residence in Beijing Recalls Era of Pragmatism in China-US Relations

‘Bush House’: US Embassy Residence in Beijing Recalls Era of Pragmatism in China-US Relations

By Edward Jiru Zeng
The new name, honoring George H.W. Bush, might symbolize a nostalgia for an era of pragmatic China-U.S. relations.
India-US Dispute: A Storm in a Teacup?

India-US Dispute: A Storm in a Teacup?

By Prem Singh Gill
A U.S. diplomat’s visits to Pakistan-administered Kashmir have created tensions between Delhi and Washington, but the diplomatic dispute is unlikely to result in a breakdown in their strategic relationship.    

California Governor Visits China, Keen to Partner on Climate Change

California Governor Visits China, Keen to Partner on Climate Change

By Kanis Leung
Democrat Gavin Newsom's visit comes as China-U.S. relations witnessed a sharp deterioration in recent years.

The US in Southeast Asia: Less Drinking, More Thinking

The US in Southeast Asia: Less Drinking, More Thinking

By William Choong
Under President Joe Biden, Washington has made considerable progress in its relations with the region, but clear weak points remain.

The Case for Development Diplomacy in a Militarized Pacific

The Case for Development Diplomacy in a Militarized Pacific

By James Chabin
If Australia and the United States genuinely desire a peaceful Pacific, they must be as enthusiastic about international development in the region as about security cooperation.
House Speaker Drama Will Plunge US China Policy Into Uncertainty

House Speaker Drama Will Plunge US China Policy Into Uncertainty

By Jiachen Shi
Kevin McCarthy's ouster – and the rising power of the Freedom Caucus – will intensify internal divisions on China policy.

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