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With High-level Visits, India, US Look to Sustain Momentum Ahead of US Presidential Transition

With High-level Visits, India, US Look to Sustain Momentum Ahead of US Presidential Transition

By Araudra Singh
The final India-U.S. exchanges before the Trump administration takes office set the stage for the next phase of the relationship.

How Jimmy Carter Stopped the Second Korean War

How Jimmy Carter Stopped the Second Korean War

By Joel S. Wit
In the summer of 1994, war on the Korean Peninsula seemed inevitable. Then Carter and his wife arrived in Pyongyang.
China Alleges Taiwan Is Paying Bribes for US Support

China Alleges Taiwan Is Paying Bribes for US Support

By Yang Kuang-shun
The narrative is part of a larger disinformation campaign designed to undermine Taiwan-U.S. relations.

How Jimmy Carter’s Legacy Could Impact Trump’s China Policy

How Jimmy Carter’s Legacy Could Impact Trump’s China Policy

By Jiachen Shi
Carter’s enduring legacy in China-U.S. relations is poised to influence Trump’s China policy across economic, military, and diplomatic dimensions.

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?

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

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.

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.

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