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The Cost of Pompeo’s Cancelled Trips to South Korea and Mongolia
By Shannon Tiezzi
President Trump’s COVID-19 infection threw a wrench into U.S. Asia diplomacy.
US Presidential Elections 2020: The Taiwan Factor
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Elizabeth Freund Larus.
Southeast Asia is Rushing Headlong Toward an ‘Asian Fall’
By Daniel P. Grant
The U.S. government needs to prepare for a rash of political crises, as COVID-19 exposes the region's endemic governance failures.
How the US Army Fits into America’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
By Francis P. Sempa
The geography of the Indo-Pacific requires a strong U.S. naval and air presence, but the army has a critical role to play, too.
Can America Escape Plutocracy?
By Kishore Mahbubani
The evidence is quite clear.
New York City Police Officer of Tibetan Origin Charged With Acting as ‘Illegal Agent’ of China
By Abhijnan Rej
The arrest of Baimadajie Angwang demonstrates the breadth of China’s United Front toolkit.
What the US Thinks It Learned About Kim Jong Un
By Patrick M. Cronin
Dialogue with North Korea can deepen mutual understanding – or mutual mistrust.
US Envoy to United Nations Meets With Taiwan Official in New York
By Associated Press
The “historic” meeting comes amid a growing U.S. campaign to give Taiwan a voice in international bodies.
From the Deal to Decoupling: Trump’s Evolution on China
By Bonnie Girard
How far can the administration push without completely upending the foundations of the U.S.-China relationship? We might be about to find out.
US Public Opinion Is Changing the Relationship With China
By Justin Conrad
It is no longer politically wise to characterize China as a partner or friend.
With New State Department Web Page, US Ramps up Emphasis on China’s Xinjiang Abuses
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S.-China battle of the narratives over Xinjiang continues to heat up.
Expect US Election to Have Consequences for Troops Overseas
By Associated Press
Trump has doubled down on “bring the troops home” rhetoric; Biden is more circumspect.