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US Southeast Asia Maritime Security Assistance in the Headlines With New Drones
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader significance of the new announcement.
US-Iran Tensions: Impact on China-Iran Ties
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Amin Saikal.
Assessing the US Indo-Pacific Strategy Report: Current Opportunities and Future Uncertainties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the much-anticipated report is a notable development for US Asia policy and offers much promise, there remain uncertainties about how rhetoric will translate into reality.
EU-Asia Relations: New Game Changers
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Nicola Casarini and Bridget Welsh.
2019 Shangri-La Dialogue: US-China Competition Looms Over Asia Security Summit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Given the state of U.S.-China relations, it is a safe bet that the issue will dominate the headlines even as conversations focus on a wider range of security issues.
Upping the Ante in the US-China Trade War
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Nien Su.
Will India Continue Its Quest for Global Leadership? The US Should Hope So.
By Sumona Guha
If India retreats, the United States will lose a partner in Asia at a time when it can hardly afford to do so.
US-Thailand Alliance in the Spotlight with New Combat Vehicle Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development comes as both sides continue to manage opportunities and challenges in their broader relationship.
Why the US-China Trade Negotiations Are Stuck
By Bonnie Girard
The problem centers on the most mistranslated word in the Chinese language: guanxi.
US-China Trade Talks: High Risk, High Stakes
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from James Green.
South China Sea Minilateralism: Between Opportunities and Limits
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While joint activities between regional states are no doubt significant, they need to be kept in perspective relative to broader trends.
US-China 5G Race: Where Does Southeast Asia Fit in Beyond Huawei?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The subregion remains an interesting and important locus for competition on this front, and the battle is far from over.