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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.

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.

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

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 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.

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