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At Annual Summit, US Stumbles on Engagement With Southeast Asia – Again
By Sebastian Strangio
The low-level representation has once again demonstrated the inconsistency of the Trump administration's approach to ASEAN.
Trump Bans US Investment in Chinese Military-Linked Firms
By Associated Press
It is Trump’s first major action toward China since he lost his reelection bid to challenger Joe Biden.
Leaders of America’s Asian Allies Call President-Elect Biden
By Associated Press
The leaders of South Korea, Japan, and Australia all called the former vice president to discuss future cooperation on issues like the pandemic and climate change.
Pompeo to Embark on Foreign Tour Again
By Abhijnan Rej
The U.S. secretary of state’s Europe and Middle East tour comes amid baseless insinuations about the November 3 election made by Trump – and Pompeo himself.
Can an Incoherent Polity Have a Coherent Foreign Policy?
By Jacob Parakilas
Donald Trump’s refusal to concede his loss in the presidential election will not stop Joe Biden from taking office, but it seriously complicates his ability to marshal American authority and power.
Biden Must Not Be Tempted by the Mirage of a US-China Reset
By Valerie Niquet
The temptation of reconciliation will face the stark reality of the CCP's ambitions and behavior.
Trump Abruptly Fires Defense Secretary After Election Loss
By Steven Stashwick
Mark Esper was fired through a tweet after all the major media networks agreed that Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States.
How Will the Biden Presidency Impact US-Philippines Security Relations?
By Mico Galang
The new administration will take office at a crucial time for the U.S.-Philippines alliance.
Alleging Currency Manipulation, US Slaps Duties on Vietnamese Vehicle Tires
By Sebastian Strangio
While relatively minor, the duty runs counter to the administration's assiduous attempts to build a regional coalition to stand up to China.
As World Watches Messy US Presidential Election, Washington Exits the Paris Agreement
By Catherine Putz
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has said he favors signing the U.S. back up to the Paris Agreement.
What Lies Ahead for US Foreign Policy After the Elections?
By Abhijnan Rej
The close race indicates lasting shifts in American politics which will spill over to U.S. international engagements.
US-China Rivalry: Who Will Prevail?
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Ambassador Alfredo Toro Hardy.