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US Congress Members Want Sanctions on China Over Xinjiang Crackdown
By Shannon Tiezzi
A bipartisan letter calls for Global Magnitsky Act sanctions in response to “the ongoing human rights crisis” in Xinjiang.
Trump’s North Korea Tweets Are Double Trouble for South Korea
By Kyle Ferrier
While the North Korea setback gets the headlines, Trump's trade war with China might be worse news for South Korea.
What Mattis Did and Didn't Say About US-South Korea Military Exercises
By Ankit Panda
Mattis' comments were misreported. The U.S.-South Korea alliance has reached no decision on upcoming major exercises.
What's on the Agenda for the First US-India 2+2 Dialogue?
By Ankit Panda
The first-ever 2+2 meeting between top defense and diplomatic officials marks a milestone for the U.S.-India relationship.
Overcoming the EU-Indonesia Palm Oil Challenge
By Andi Sparringa
While differences persist, there is enough room for both sides to carve out wider collaboration on sustainability issues.
Mekong Military Ties in Focus with Border Exchange
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader significance of a recent activity.
The Question of the Decade: How Closely Will the US and India Align?
By Robert Farley
Closer U.S.-India engagement seems to make sense, for very good reasons.
Making Sense of India's Revived Interests in BIMSTEC
By Harsh V. Pant
For New Delhi, BIMSTEC is about reimagining India’s strategic geography altogether.
US-China Relations: From Cooperating Rivals to Competing Rivals
By He Yafei
China and the United States' relationship as “cooperating rivals” lasted for four decades. Now it's changed.
Racism and Apartment Hunting in East Asia
By Xiaochen Su
Xenophobia makes even mundane tasks difficult for foreigners in countries like Japan and Singapore.
Russia Confirms Delivery of 10 Su-35 Fighter Jets to China by Year’s End
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China is expected to receive its last batch of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 multirole fighters this year.
BIMSTEC and the Nepal-India-China Triangle
By Biswas Baral
Pakistan, India, China; SAARC, BIMSTEC, BRI: A crowded political landscape for Nepal to navigate.