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January 27, 2023
A New Chapter for India-US Defense Ties
By Basant S. Sanghera
Biden and Modi have a robust engagement calendar. The U.S. should leverage these opportunities to develop an ambitious roadmap for deepening defense ties with India.
January 24, 2023
Biden Nominates New Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues
By Mitch Shin
After the position lay vacant for six years, the U.S. finally has a nominee to tackle North Korean human rights issues.
January 18, 2023
TSMC’s US Investments Spark Political Controversy in Taiwan
By Brian Hioe
Plans for new chip plants in the U.S. have sparked concerns about Taiwan’s “silicon shield” – and whether Washington has Taipei’s best interests at heart.
January 13, 2023
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Is Back. Washington Should Take Note.
By Harris Samad
The circumstances are dangerously ripe for a destabilizing element to shift the strategic balance in South Asia, with global consequences.
January 13, 2023
Will Kevin McCarthy’s GOP Finally Make China a Partisan Issue?
By Jiachen Shi
Republicans may find they can best pursue two top agenda items – contain China and cripple Biden – by intertwining them.
January 06, 2023
How a Biden Legislative Achievement Jeopardized Relations With South Korea
By Jaemin Lee
The Inflation Reduction Act strained ties with South Korea, threatening further cooperation on U.S. priorities. How can Washington repair the damage?
January 05, 2023
Biden to Host Japan’s Kishida for Talks on Defense, Economy
By Mari Yamaguchi
Ahead of the visit, Japan's prime minister promised a deeper alliance with the U.S. under Japan's new defense strategy.
December 19, 2022
Are US Allies Falling out of ‘Alignment’ on China?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Biden administration trumpets its efforts to build consensus on China policy through consultation. Recent legislation challenged that.
December 16, 2022
China-US Competition Seems to be Working for Africa
By Chensi Li and Sena Voncujovi
But African leaders will need to keep working to reap the full benefits.
December 10, 2022
Biden’s Strategic Reviews: Implications for Global Security
By Sitara Noor
The renewed focus on nuclear weapons amid the contest with China raises the risk of nuclear use – and reduces the likelihood of arms control talks.
December 08, 2022
US Diplomacy on Twitter (and Why It Should Remain There)
By Kevin Chen
While the platform does face long-term issues, U.S. diplomats should continue using it – rather than ceding Twitter to Chinese influence.
December 05, 2022
After the Biden-Xi Meeting: Righting China-US Relations
By Dingding Chen and Chen Yingfan
Dwindling communication opportunities between the two countries are gradually eroding the foundation of stable relations.
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