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Managing the US-Philippines Alliance: The Limits of Commitment Clarity
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While Washington's new commitment clarity may be significant, the broader and longer-term challenges of alliance management remain.
The ‘Quad’ Isn’t About to Take On a Naval Dimension -- But It’s Not Going Anywhere
By Ankit Panda
Recent comments by the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command were over-interpreted.
US Asia Strategy: Beyond the Quad
By Patrick M. Cronin
The Quad makes a better reserve force than an actual capability, at least for the time being.
The Trump-Kim Lovefest Isn’t Actually Unusual
By Pete Millwood
Trump didn't blunder in hailing Kim; this is how U.S. presidents often treat dictators. Look at Nixon and Mao.
Is the Quad Dead (Again)?
By Annabelle Liang
The head of U.S. Indo-Pacific command hints that the quad grouping may be shelved.
Competition, Confrontation, or Collision Course? Reassessing US-China Relations
By Ankit Panda, Orville Schell, and Susan Shirk
A new report peers into the future of the world’s most consequential bilateral relationship.
Trump Announces Decision to Revoke India’s ‘Developing Country’ GSP Status
By Ankit Panda
The decision may affect as much as $5.6 billion in Indian goods that currently enjoy concessionary tariffs.
Huawei and the Tech Race: US National Security and Defense Strategy
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Timothy R. Heath.
US Withdrawal From INF Treaty: Impact on Asia
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Gregory Kulacki.
Before Meeting Kim, Trump Oversees Trade Deals With Vietnam
By Adam Schreck
The headline deal was an order for 110 Boeing planes.
Is the Future Asian? An Interview With Parag Khanna
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Krzysztof Iwanek talks to Parag Khanna about his new book 'The Future is Asian.'
The Chemistry Between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un
By Yong Suk Lee
Trump and Kim share a common desire for development.