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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.

Trump’s Second Term and the Future of the Quad

Trump’s Second Term and the Future of the Quad

By Laura van der Hoeven
The grouping gained steam under President Joe Biden, who saw it as a crucial means to counterbalance China’s growing influence.
If Trump Wins, What Will His China Policies Be?

If Trump Wins, What Will His China Policies Be?

By Bonnie Girard
Donald Trump, like every other president, has his own policies and priorities. Unlike presidents before him, Trump is not worried about hurting Beijing’s feelings in the process.

With an Eye Toward Indian American Votes, Trump Decries Violence in Bangladesh

With an Eye Toward Indian American Votes, Trump Decries Violence in Bangladesh

By Jannatul Naym Pieal
Donald Trump’s belated condemnation of violence against minorities in Bangladesh is primarily a political maneuver, rather than an expression of genuine concern for the affected communities.
South Korea, US Hold ‘2+2’ Meeting Amid Spiking Tensions With the North

South Korea, US Hold ‘2+2’ Meeting Amid Spiking Tensions With the North

By Mitch Shin
The two sides condemned the North’s ICBM test and its apparent deployment of troops Russia.

The Mongolia-US Strategic Partnership Under the Biden Administration

The Mongolia-US Strategic Partnership Under the Biden Administration

By Bolor Lkhaajav
Throughout history, changes in U.S. administrations have shaped Mongolia-U.S. bilateral relations and economic activities. How had Biden's term impacted the relationship?

The US Congressional Elections Will Shape China Policy, Too

The US Congressional Elections Will Shape China Policy, Too

By Jiachen Shi
The new U.S. Congress will be as important as the next president in setting the direction for future China policy in Washington.

Reimagining Strategic Denial in the Indo-Pacific for Contemporary Competition With China

Reimagining Strategic Denial in the Indo-Pacific for Contemporary Competition With China

By Jonah Bock
Today the threat to U.S. interests posed by adversaries has become much more multi-faceted. The understanding of strategic denial must also evolve. 
Nippon Steel’s Bid for US Steel: National Security Concerns or Political Grandstanding?

Nippon Steel’s Bid for US Steel: National Security Concerns or Political Grandstanding?

By James Maclaren
Nippon Steel’s proposal to merge with U.S. Steel is not just a corporate transaction – it’s a strategic move in a high-stakes geopolitical game.

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