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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
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
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?
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.
‘De-risking’ vs. ‘Strategic Decoupling’: Understanding Harris’ and Trump’s Approaches to Economic Security
By Kazuo Waki
These two terms represent the conceptual foundations of each candidate's economic security policies, especially regarding China. But what do they actually mean?
The US Risks Irrelevance in Asia
By Hunter Marston
Washington’s credibility problem would be easier to address if U.S. policymakers knew what they wanted in Asia (and don't say primacy; that ship has sailed).
Harris, Human Rights, and a Problem for Modi
By Šumit Ganguly
Trump won’t bother about India’s human rights record. Harris might. That’s a worry for the Modi administration.
India and the US 2024 Election
By Andrew Latham and Will Kochel
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris differ considerably on foreign policy, but neither is likely to lead a significant enhancement of the India-U.S. strategic relationship.
From G2 to Cold War 2.0: The Changing US Attitude Toward China
By Hongda Fan
A decade ago, Washington saw China as a potential co-leader in global governance. Now, the U.S. consensus is that China is a rival, not a partner.
America’s Achilles Heel in the Indo-Pacific
By Samiksh Jain
The United States has treated the Indian Ocean as an afterthought in its Indo-Pacific vision.
North Korea: The Overlooked Challenge for the Next US President
By Darcie Draudt-Véjares
The North Korea challenge represents some of the world’s biggest military, technological, and economic struggles today. Yet it receives very little attention from the candidates.
What Can the US Expect From Sri Lanka’s New President?
By Keerthi Martyn
As Dissanayake takes up the presidency, Sri Lanka stands at a pivotal juncture.