Recognizing China's status-seeking motives provides an important tool for U.S. policymakers.

Insights from Brett Simpson.

The United States and India should reaffirm democracy as a driving consideration in the conduct of their foreign relations and choice of strategic partners.

Insights from Roland Hinterkoerner.

What new Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan might mean for U.S.-China defense relations.

Washington should take full advantage of Kim’s renewed focus on the economy.

The act authorizes $1.5 billion in new spending for U.S. initiatives in Asia.

The U.S. and Japan won’t enter cost-sharing negotiations until at least late 2019, but it’s never too early to think ahead.

Insights from Tiberio Graziani.

Trump has dismissed his inaugural secretary of defense over policy disagreements.

Mattis announces that February 28, 2019, will be his last day in office.

A focus on promoting transparency and fighting corruption rather than China-bashing will be more successful in the long run.

Insights from Elizabeth Freund Larus.

The strategy seems to be more about competing with China than benefiting African countries.

Whoever rules in 5G technology rules the world – or so Beijing and Washington seem to believe.

Beyond managing challenges, both sides can seize opportunities to reinforce an important relationship amid broader strategic trends.