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August 02, 2021
As Summits Loom, Biden Administration Bolsters Engagement With Southeast Asia
By Sebastian Strangio
While differences remain, Washington's current efforts will go some way to allaying Southeast Asian concerns about U.S. disengagement from the region.
July 30, 2021
Reasons for Optimism in Wake of Sherman’s Visit to China
By Brian Wong
Policymakers from both sides of the Pacific would benefit from seizing upon the opportunity generated by Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman's visit.
July 23, 2021
Cooling Off China-US Technological Competition: A Blueprint in Shared Purpose
By Kangkyu Lee
Shared leadership on technological matters is crucial and cooler heads must prevail.
July 23, 2021
US Deputy Secretary of State to Visit China After All
By Shannon Tiezzi
With Sherman already in the region, the U.S. confirmed she is adding China to her itinerary.
July 22, 2021
Ted Cruz Blocking State Department Nominees Over Nord Stream 2
By Catherine Putz
With news of a deal on the pipeline, Cruz isn’t getting what he wants. Will he finally let important diplomatic posts be filled?
July 20, 2021
US High-Level Diplomat Visits Japan, South Korea, Mongolia
By Shannon Tiezzi
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman is making the rounds in East Asia, with one notable omission from her itinerary.
July 20, 2021
US Defense Chief Set for Southeast Asia Trip
By Sebastian Strangio
Lloyd Austin's three-nation tour comes amid concerns about a lack of focus in U.S. engagement with the region.
July 17, 2021
The Road Ahead for Taiwan-US Relations
By Melissa Conley Tyler
Increased U.S. support has raised hopes in Taiwan – and some of those expectations may be difficult for Washington to meet.
July 15, 2021
US Focuses on Myanmar, South China Sea at Special ASEAN Meeting
By Sebastian Strangio
The meeting highlighted where U.S. and Southeast Asian interests align, and where they part ways.
July 12, 2021
Affirming Trump-Era Policy, US Warns China Over South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement underscores a fundamental continuity between the administrations of Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
June 24, 2021
In Responding to the China Challenge, Biden Should Take a Lesson From JFK
By Nick Danby
Kennedy’s “flexible response” strategy for deterring and countering Soviet aggression in the 1960s could be used again.
June 24, 2021
Asian Americans Lobby to Name Navy Ship for Filipino Sailor
By Janie Har
The secretary of the Navy has final authority and discretion to name and rename ships.
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