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The Global Influence of K-pop: BTS at the White House
By Brandon Valeriano
American politics has historically leveraged music artists to expand the reach of political messaging.
Biden’s China Strategy Needs an Economic Statecraft Component
By Kelly A. Grieco
The China challenge is indeed serious, but the Biden administration’s strategy for addressing it so far has been lacking.
Blinken Emphasizes Cooperation, Including With Beijing, in China Policy Speech
By Shannon Tiezzi
Blinken emphasized cooperation with allies and partners, and even with China itself, in his long-awaited speech.
Why Was Taiwan Left Out of the US-Led IPEF?
By Yao-Yuan Yeh, Charles K. S. Wu, Fang-Yu Chen, and Austin Horng-En Wang
Taiwan wasn't part of the initial group of IPEF members, but there's still room for future participation.
US-ASEAN Special Summit Spotlights Coming Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The pursuit of an elevated partnership provides a valuable opportunity for both sides to shape an updated, shared agenda.
Southeast Asian Nations Roll the Dice on Biden’s Indo-Pacific Framework
By Sebastian Strangio
The region has thrown its support behind Washington's long-awaited economic engagement plan, even as the specifics remain vague.
Biden Launches Indo-Pacific Trade Deal
By Josh Boak and Aamer Madhani
The Biden administration’s IPEF formally kicked off on Monday with 13 member states.
Taiwan’s President Condemns California Church Shooting
By Associated Press
The shooter, who killed one and injured five at a Taiwanese church, was reportedly part of a pro-unification group.
Assessing the Outcomes of the US-ASEAN Special Summit
By Sebastian Strangio
The meeting fulfilled its purpose as a symbolic statement of American commitment, but came up short on the specifics.
What to Expect From the US-ASEAN Special Summit
By Danny Teh Zi Yee and Nory Ly
COVID-19 recovery, the Ukraine conflict, and the new Indo-Pacific Economy Framework are likely to top the agenda during the May 12-13 meeting.
In the China-US Competition, Xi Jinping’s Loss Is Biden’s Gain
By Sam Bresnick and Nathaniel Sher
Instead of seeking to transform China, the Biden administration is content to see China’s foreign and domestic policies hamper its competitiveness.
US Senate Confirms Ambassadors to Three Key Asia-Pacific Allies
By Sebastian Strangio
The Senate yesterday confirmed three nominees, including Caroline Kennedy as ambassador to Australia.