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How the US Is Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak
By Bonnie Girard
As COVID-19 spreads, the Trump administration tries to bolster the economy – and distinguish its approach from China’s.
The Significance of the First Cobra Gold Multilateral Cyber Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement spotlighted the trend of growing multilateralization that has occurred within the drills over time.
The Dangers of Westlessness
By Joseph S. Nye, Jr.
Are the origins of "Westlessness" to be found closer to home?
Joe Biden’s Record on China and Taiwan
By Kuang-shun Yang
For decades, Biden has embraced the “China engagement” doctrine and warned Taiwan to tread carefully. Now, though, he seems to have changed his tune.
Delayed Chuuk Secession Vote a Win for US Policy in Oceania
By Derek Grossman
Chuuk’s decision to delay a secession vote is a significant victory for America’s diplomatic, economic, and security competition with China in the Pacific Islands.
Amid US-Philippines VFA Crisis, What Will the 2020 Balikatan Exercises Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the shape of the upcoming drills amid continuing uncertainty for the alliance.
Trump and Modi Embrace, But Remain Digitally Divided
By Justin Sherman and Arindrajit Basu
Continued contention over Huawei and 5G highlights structural gaps between India and the United States in the digital sphere.
What Does a Second Aircraft Carrier Visit Mean for US-Vietnam Relations?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a development that has long been in the works.
Would Bernie Sanders Defend Taiwan?
By Kuang-shun Yang
Putting a recent “60 Minutes” bombshell into context from the senator’s long legislative history with Taiwan.
US-Indonesia Defense Relations in the Spotlight With Legislative Approval
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The green lighting of previous defense arrangements highlighted the security aspect of the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
Making the Most of US-ASEAN Ties, Even Without the Vegas Summit
By Charles Dunst and Hunter Marston
To regain its advantage in Southeast Asia, Washington must redefine the terms of competition.
Returning Cambodia Refugee Spotlights Trump’s Growing Southeast Asia Deportations
By Associated Press
Thy Chea was the fourth such refugee to be allowed back into the country since the administration stepped up deportations of Southeast Asians.