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As Biden Picks Austin for Defense Secretary, Nagging Fears Resurface
By Abhijnan Rej
If Biden changes course on China, relatively speaking, could India-U.S. relations be affected?
Taiwan’s President Makes the (Virtual) Rounds at DC Think Tanks
By Shannon Tiezzi
President Tsai gave virtual remarks at three separate events in two days, a flurry of engagement designed to highlight her agenda for U.S.-Taiwan cooperation.
Indonesia Primed for US Fighter Jet Sale: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's air force has taken a step toward its long-held goal of upgrading its fleet of F-16 fighter jets.
President-Elect Biden to Pick Katherine Tai as Top Trade Envoy
By Associated Press
The Mandarin-speaker previously helped set China trade policy for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
Joe Biden Picks Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense
By Associated Press
The retired four-star army general will need to obtain a congressional waiver in order to take up the post.
What Happened During Trump’s Unannounced Meeting with Indonesian Minister?
By Simon Tran Hudes
The secretive nature of the meeting does little to allay the ethical concerns surrounding the president's business dealings in Indonesia.
RCEP: The Future of Trade in Asia
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Peter Petri.
China Hits Out at US Over New Visa Restrictions
By Associated Press
A government spokesperson said the move was "totally inconsistent with the U.S.'s own interests."
Citing Forced Labor Concerns, US Issues Ban on Xinjiang Cotton
By Eleanor Albert
U.S. businesses should not be allowed “to profit from slave labor,” a U.S. official said of the ban.
How Changing US Administrations Shape Mongolia-US Relations
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The U.S. approach to Mongolia has historically been heavily shaped by different administrations.
Biden Could Appoint Asia Czar: Report
By Abhijnan Rej
The task ahead for the Biden administration when it comes to Asia is to signal a steady course comfortable to U.S. allies and partners. Key appointments are part of it.
What the Suffragettes Can Teach Us About Transnational Activism
By Robert Farley
Transnational activists have long interpreted and reinterpreted each others’ work, adapting to local conditions and facing local contradictions.