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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?

Will Vietnam-US Relations Continue to Improve Under Trump 2.0?

Will Vietnam-US Relations Continue to Improve Under Trump 2.0?

By Hai Hong Nguyen
There is no reason to believe that the bilateral relationship will not continue along its current positive trajectory.

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

What a Second Trump Presidency Means for Bangladesh

What a Second Trump Presidency Means for Bangladesh

By Md. Himel Rahman
The upcoming change in the U.S. administration is likely to affect Bangladesh's politics, economy, climate change adaptation, and more.

Will a New Golf Course Near Hanoi Cement Trump-Vietnam Relations?

Will a New Golf Course Near Hanoi Cement Trump-Vietnam Relations?

By David Hutt
Last month, the Trump Organization agreed to build a $1.5 billion course in Hung Yen, the home province of Communist Party chief To Lam.
US East Asian Allies Offer Congratulations to Trump

US East Asian Allies Offer Congratulations to Trump

By Shannon Tiezzi
Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan have cause to be nervous, given some of Trump’s past actions and statements. But their leaders chose to express optimism in their first public reactions.

Trump’s Second Term and the Future of the Quad

Trump’s Second Term and the Future of the Quad

By Laura van der Hoeven
The grouping gained steam under President Joe Biden, who saw it as a crucial means to counterbalance China’s growing influence.

If Trump Wins, What Will His China Policies Be?

If Trump Wins, What Will His China Policies Be?

By Bonnie Girard
Donald Trump, like every other president, has his own policies and priorities. Unlike presidents before him, Trump is not worried about hurting Beijing’s feelings in the process.

With an Eye Toward Indian American Votes, Trump Decries Violence in Bangladesh

With an Eye Toward Indian American Votes, Trump Decries Violence in Bangladesh

By Jannatul Naym Pieal
Donald Trump’s belated condemnation of violence against minorities in Bangladesh is primarily a political maneuver, rather than an expression of genuine concern for the affected communities.
South Korea, US Hold ‘2+2’ Meeting Amid Spiking Tensions With the North

South Korea, US Hold ‘2+2’ Meeting Amid Spiking Tensions With the North

By Mitch Shin
The two sides condemned the North’s ICBM test and its apparent deployment of troops Russia.

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