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US, India, Australia, Japan ‘Quad’ Holds Senior Officials Meeting in Bangkok
By Ankit Panda
The “quad” continues its consultative process.
Assessing the EU-China-US Triangle
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Frans-Paul van der Putten.
Pacific Fleet Commander Introductory Visit Puts US-Singapore Naval Relations into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted the ongoing activity in the naval aspect of the bilateral defense relationship.
US to Downgrade East Asia Summit Participation in 2019
By Ankit Panda
Wilbur Ross will be the seniormost U.S. official at the 2019 East Asia Summit.
Thailand Seeks US Talks After Trade Privileges Loss
By Associated Press
The search for discussions comes after the loss of preferential trade privileges on a range of Thai exports including seafood.
Pompeo Drops the Niceties on the Quad: What Now?
By Ankit Panda
Has the U.S. secretary of state laid bare what the “quad” truly intends?
C130J Hercules Aircraft Talk Puts US-Indonesia Military Relations in Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The discussion of the issue spotlighted ongoing defense cooperation between the two sides.
The Future of US-China Strategic Competition: Minding the Clarity Gaps
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the outlines of a longer-term competition have been cohering, there are also lingering uncertainties as to how this phase of U.S-China relations will evolve.
CARAT Exercise Puts US-Brunei Defense Relations into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement highlighted some of the ongoing activity in the security side of the relationship.
Indo-Pacific Conceptions in the Spotlight at China’s Xiangshan Forum
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite the many headlines the concept has generated, the state of the conversation and its future prospects remain unclear.
The United States Needs Japan and South Korea to Make Up
By Ellen Swicord
For Washington, resumed cooperation between its two most important Northeast Asian allies is a core interest.
China’s Missile Might: Strategy Power Projection
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Antoine Bondaz.