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US President Biden Says He Will Visit Vietnam ‘Shortly’

US President Biden Says He Will Visit Vietnam ‘Shortly’

By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement raises the likelihood that the two countries are getting ready to announce a major upgrade in their diplomatic relationship.
Has Vietnam Changed Its Tune on a Diplomatic Upgrade With the US?

Has Vietnam Changed Its Tune on a Diplomatic Upgrade With the US?

By Sebastian Strangio
Comments by U.S. President Joe Biden last week seem to suggest so, but there is reason to remain skeptical pending further confirmations.

Identity Politics in U.S. China Policy Could Backfire

Identity Politics in U.S. China Policy Could Backfire

By Jiachen Shi
In their rhetoric, politicians may emphasize the distinction between the CCP and the people, but this serves to justify increasingly hawkish policies that don’t really consider that division.

Politics Risk Derailing One of America’s Most Important Strategic Agreements

Politics Risk Derailing One of America’s Most Important Strategic Agreements

By Cleo Paskal
China is the biggest winner from the current train wreck that is the Marshall Islands–United States COFA negotiations.

US Climate Envoy John Kerry Is in China for Talks

US Climate Envoy John Kerry Is in China for Talks

By Associated Press
Kerry was the first Cabinet-level official from the Biden administration to visit China. Now he’s back after a nearly two-year gap.
In China-US Relations, Trust Is Valuable but Unattainable

In China-US Relations, Trust Is Valuable but Unattainable

By Denny Roy
Whether because of deception or misinterpretation, the Chinese and U.S. governments do not believe each other’s assurances. 

What Does the Rise of the New Right Mean for China-US Relations?

What Does the Rise of the New Right Mean for China-US Relations?

By Jiachen Shi
Politicians like Rand Paul embrace a firm non-intervention stance, which results in a far more moderate approach to China issues.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Visits China as Part of Efforts to Soothe Strained Relations

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Visits China as Part of Efforts to Soothe Strained Relations

By Joe McDonald
Yellen plans to express concern about Beijing’s export controls on metals used in semiconductors and solar panels.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Is Making a Long-Awaited trip to China This Week

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Is Making a Long-Awaited trip to China This Week

By Fatima Hussein
Yellen will visit China from July 6-9, becoming the second U.S. Cabinet-level official to visit Beijing within a month.

America’s India Problem

America’s India Problem

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Predictions of the demise of Indian democracy by American media and activists are exaggerated and reflect a narrow understanding of India’s history and complexity.

Bringing the India-US Partnership to Third Countries

Bringing the India-US Partnership to Third Countries

By Radhey Tambi
New Delhi and Washington can supercharge their partnership by coordinating efforts in third countries, especially island nations like Maldives.
Modi Comes to Washington: Prospects and Challenges for India-US Relations

Modi Comes to Washington: Prospects and Challenges for India-US Relations

By C. Raja Mohan, Manjari Chatterjee Miller, Mukesh Aghi, Farwa Aamer, and Meera Gopal
Exploring the trajectory of the relationship in four key sectors: defense, global order, business and technology, and climate change.

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