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Trans-Pacific View
The Transpacific Experiment: California in US-China Relations
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Matt Sheehan.
What’s Behind the Rising US-Southeast Asia Coast Guard Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a significant trend and its potential implications for Indo-Pacific security.
Maritime Security Exercise Highlights US-Indo-Pacific Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
This year’s iteration of SEACAT spotlighted Washington’s security relations with Indo-Pacific countries in the maritime domain.
Why the First US-ASEAN Maritime Exercise Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader significance of the holding of long-mulled drills.
Taiwan’s President (and Her Challenger) Thank US for $8 Billion F-16V Sale
By Nick Aspinwall
Tsai Ing-wen thanked the United States for the deal. So did her main presidential challenger, the Beijing-friendly Han Kuo-yu.
US-Southeast Asia Counterterrorism Cooperation in the Headlines With New Philippines Training Facility
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The establishment of a new counterterrorism facility highlighted Washington’s role in supporting efforts in this area.
The Next Battleground in Trump’s Trade War: Vietnam
By Alexander Hitch
Vietnam is likely the Trump administration’s next trade target. But the calculus differs in key ways from China.
US Tries Its Hand at Shuttle Diplomacy Amid Japan-South Korea Disputes
By Mina Pollmann
Defense Secretary Mark Esper visited Tokyo and Seoul in an attempt to insulate security cooperation from rising tensions.
The Japan-US ‘Mini-Deal’ Has Big Implications
By Stephen Olson
As the US and Japan intensify trade negotiations, the push for a quick “mini-deal” on agriculture and autos will have far-reaching impact.
Playing the Right Hand: US Negotiations With the Taliban
By Jeff Smith
Washington needs to remain clear-eyed about its goals as it looks to exit Afghanistan.
US Defense Secretary Visits Mongolia to Strengthen Military Bonds
By Lolita C. Baldor
Secretary Esper's visit marked the third high-level U.S.-Mongolia engagement in recent weeks.
US, Japan Look to Clinch Trade Deal in September
By Mina Pollmann
With China talks stalling, Trump may be more inclined to give Japan concessions to seal in a trade 'win.'