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What’s in the New US-Philippines Alliance 'Update' Talks?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides continue to pursue talks on how to review and update their alliance relationship in the face of risks and opportunities.
The Return of Biopolarity in World Politics
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Øystein Tunsjø.
Invite to President Tsai From US Senators Met With Cautious Skepticism in Taiwan
By Nick Aspinwall
Prominent observers and scholars are worried now is not the time to push for a radical paradigm shift in the unofficial U.S.-Taiwan relationship.
Ahead of the Second Trump-Kim Summit, the US Should Open Pyongyang Liaison Office
By Abby Bard
The United States’ relationship with North Korea is long overdue for a diplomatic upgrade.
Why the US Needs a China Specialist at Trade Talks in Beijing
By Bonnie Girard
Like Go, the rules of negotiations with China are simple – but the strategy is infinitely complex.
Pompeo Warns European Partners That US May Scale Back Cooperation Over Huawei Concerns
By Matthew Lee
Concerns over Huawei may limit U.S. projects in Europe, the U.S. secretary of state warned.
US-China-Israel Triangle: Assessing Chinese Media Coverage
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Alexander B. Pevzner.
Don't Expect a US-Japan Trade Deal Anytime Soon
By Riley Walters
The good news is that there remains considerable space for U.S.-Japan cooperation on global trade governance.
Reviewing the US-Philippines Alliance: Between Risks and Opportunities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While calls for reviewing the alliance may be understandable, both sides should carefully weigh the risks and opportunities as they assess options.
Trump’s State of The Union: What Wasn’t Said on China Spoke the Loudest
By Bonnie Girard
The U.S. president barely mentioned China in his address before Congress—and that spoke volumes.
US Foreign Policy: The Hill Strikes Back
By Toshihiro Nakayama
Congress, not the generals, is the best hedge against wayward U.S. foreign policy.
Japan’s Stakes in US-North Korea Talks
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Naoko Aoki.