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Has the ‘China Initiative’ Run Its Course?
By Shannon Tiezzi
After a resounding legal defeat, will the Justice Department change stance on the controversial program?
Biden Announces Indo-Pacific Alliance With UK, Australia
By Aamer Madhani and Jonathan Lemire
The move is likely to deepen a growing chasm in U.S.-China relations.
CFIUS Ramps up Oversight of China Deals in the US
By Blair Wang
CFIUS’ annual report signals upgraded scrutiny of non-notified transactions, especially deals involving Chinese investors.
Easing China-US Tensions: Lessons From Nixon’s 1972 Trip
By Max Plithides
Modern thinkers widely misunderstand the contemporaneous significance of Nixon’s 1972 trip to China. That significance provides a blueprint for thawing the current tensions.
Japan Isn’t a Model for US Nation-Building
By Yukari Easton
The successful rebuilding of post-war Japan may have encouraged the U.S. in its attempts at nation-building. But Japan is not a universal model.
Working With China: The Dilemma for US Allies
By KAWASHIMA Shin
To be tough or to cooperate, that is the question.
Washington’s Challenge in Southeast Asia: The View From Vietnam
By Ngo Minh Tri
The challenge for Washington is that countries like Vietnam are reluctant to sacrifice their relations with either China or the United States.
Fentanyl in America: A Barometer of the China-US Relationship
By Bonnie Girard
China has numerous potential avenues for cracking down on illegal drug production and export. What it lacks is the political will to do so.
US Breaks Ground on Massive Thai Embassy Annex
By Sebastian Strangio
The $625 million project, and a planned new embassy building in Hanoi, symbolizes Washington's increased attention to Southeast Asia.
US Aims Start to Bali Bombing War Crimes Case at Guantanamo
By Ben Fox
The hearing is set to kick off a long legal wrangle over a case that involves evidence tainted by CIA torture.
What Were the Main Outcomes of Kamala Harris’ Trip to Southeast Asia?
By Sebastian Strangio
The visit highlighted both the overlaps and the misalignments between the U.S. and Southeast Asian governments.
Kamala Harris’ Southeast Asia Visit Shows Biden’s Southeast Asia Policy Still Lacks a Clear Roadmap
By Xirui Li and Dingding Chen
The expansion of U.S. cooperation with Southeast Asia was a welcome step, but the question of long-term strategy remains.