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China Is Meddling on America’s Doorstep 

China Is Meddling on America’s Doorstep 

By Imran Bayoumi
Reports that China interfered in Canada’s 2021 elections should raise alarms in the United States.
The Pyrrhic Victory of a China Consensus

The Pyrrhic Victory of a China Consensus

By Gibbs McKinley
History shows us that blithely chasing consensus could lead decision-makers in Washington astray, with disastrous consequences.

Conflicting Economic Ideologies May Impact Future China Policy in the US

Conflicting Economic Ideologies May Impact Future China Policy in the US

By Jiachen Shi
China policy has become a proxy for different economic strategies at home: more investment (and deficit spending) vs. budget cuts and a market-driven approach.

The Political Case for a New Zealand-US Free Trade Agreement

The Political Case for a New Zealand-US Free Trade Agreement

By Nicholas Khoo and Alex Tan
A free trade pact makes sense for both countries, and the reasons are as much political as they are economic.

Philippine Senator Questions Scope of New US Security Agreement

Philippine Senator Questions Scope of New US Security Agreement

By Sebastian Strangio
Comments by Senator Imee Marcos, the sister of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., raise the question of where the outer limits of U.S.-Philippine cooperation lie.
Is China a Developing Nation? The US Congress Is Skeptical. 

Is China a Developing Nation? The US Congress Is Skeptical. 

By Sadie Statman
By designating China a developed rather than developing nation, proposed U.S. legislation would challenge the credibility of how Beijing frames its international cooperation. 

China Threatens US Entities Over Downing of Balloon

China Threatens US Entities Over Downing of Balloon

By Associated Press
The threat came after the U.S. sanctioned six Chinese entities it said are linked to Beijing's aerospace surveillance program.
New York Police Officer Once Accused of Working for China Wants Answers

New York Police Officer Once Accused of Working for China Wants Answers

By Bobby Caina Calvan 
It made headlines when Baimadajie Angwang was accused of feeding information about Tibetan refugees to Beijing. But the charges were quietly dropped.

What the Partisan Conflict Over Ilhan Omar Means for China-US Relations

What the Partisan Conflict Over Ilhan Omar Means for China-US Relations

By Jiachen Shi
Omar – and other progressive Democrats – seem to be pivoting toward a harder line stance on China as they come under Republican fire.

iCET: Strengthening the India-US Tech Agenda

iCET: Strengthening the India-US Tech Agenda

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The U.S.-India strategic relationship looks to be set on firm footing, with both sides keen to materialize deeper collaboration across defense and critical and emerging technologies.

Europe’s Misgivings About Sanctions Don’t Bode Well for US Export Controls

Europe’s Misgivings About Sanctions Don’t Bode Well for US Export Controls

By Michael Laha
Agathe Demarais’ new book “Backfire: How Sanctions Reshape the World Against U.S. Interests” has important insights for the future of U.S. China policy.
US Burma Act Uplifts the Resistance Movement in Myanmar

US Burma Act Uplifts the Resistance Movement in Myanmar

By Ye Myo Hein
The incorporation of the Burma Act in the 2023 NDAA has raised strong public expectations in Myanmar that substantial U.S. support will be forthcoming.

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