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How Will Trump’s National Security Team Shape His China Policy?

How Will Trump’s National Security Team Shape His China Policy?

By Gabriel Corsetti
Trump’s second administration includes representatives of all three foreign policy camps in the Republican Party. What does that mean for China policy?

Will Trump Reopen Back-Channel Diplomacy with North Korea?

Will Trump Reopen Back-Channel Diplomacy with North Korea?

By Hanjin Park and Jiachen Shi
Drawing lessons from the back-channel diplomacy of his first term, Trump may well reengage North Korea through secret negotiations.
Could US-North Korea Talks Resume Under Trump?

Could US-North Korea Talks Resume Under Trump?

By ISOZAKI Atsuhito

What Will Donald Trump’s Priorities Be in the Asia-Pacific? 

What Will Donald Trump’s Priorities Be in the Asia-Pacific? 

By Christopher Featherstone
The strongest lesson to be drawn from Trump’s time in the Oval Office is that he has the ability to subvert predictions. 

With Visit to Angola, Biden Claims the US Is ‘All in on Africa’ 

With Visit to Angola, Biden Claims the US Is ‘All in on Africa’ 

By Trevor Lwere
U.S. Africa policy is often viewed through the prism of competition with China. If so, the United States has a long way to go to catch up.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Trump and Great Power Competition in the Pacific Islands 

Trump and Great Power Competition in the Pacific Islands 

By Ned Talbot
From climate change to security cooperation, the decisive election victory of former President Donald Trump will have important consequences for Pacific Island nations. 

Rubio’s Nomination to Head US Diplomacy Bodes Well for Human Rights in China

Rubio’s Nomination to Head US Diplomacy Bodes Well for Human Rights in China

By Yaqiu Wang
The Florida senator has an opportunity to strengthen Donald Trump’s mixed record on holding Beijing accountable for abuses.
The Democratic Party’s Electoral Rout Stemmed From Its China Strategy

The Democratic Party’s Electoral Rout Stemmed From Its China Strategy

By Zhipei Chi
The Biden administration’s electoral defeat stemmed from economic failures, primarily caused by prioritizing strategic competition with China.

US-Philippine Relationship to ‘Transcend’ Changes in Administration, Austin Says

US-Philippine Relationship to ‘Transcend’ Changes in Administration, Austin Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Donald Trump's impending return to the White House has stirred up questions about the future of Washington's support for the Philippines.

Trump’s Hawkish Cabinet Could Be a Stepping Stone to Future Deals With China

Trump’s Hawkish Cabinet Could Be a Stepping Stone to Future Deals With China

By Jiachen Shi
By assembling a hawkish yet loyal Cabinet, Trump gains the short-term advantage of employing a “good cop, bad cop” approach to China.

New Delhi’s Optimism Over Trump 2.0 Belies Underlying Fault Lines in India-US Relations

New Delhi’s Optimism Over Trump 2.0 Belies Underlying Fault Lines in India-US Relations

By Chietigj Bajpaee
Beyond the Modi-Trump bromance, two perennial priorities for Trump – trade and immigration – are key flashpoints in the India-U.S. relationship.
What Trump’s Presidency Means for Afghanistan and the Taliban

What Trump’s Presidency Means for Afghanistan and the Taliban

By Muhammad Murad
Trump's first administration signed a deal with the Taliban. With the group now in de facto control of the country, how will Trump 2.0 approach Afghanistan?

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