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The Future of Asia’s Quad: Managing the Perceptions Gap
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite some ongoing adjustments, the key regional challenge for the Quad is addressing a lingering perceptions gap in some quarters.
China and Saudi Arabia: The Global Ambitions of Mohammad bin Salman
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from James Dorsey.
Taiwan, US Plan New, 'More Direct' Talks This Fall
By Ralph Jennings
The “Indo-Pacific Democratic Governance Consultations” will see a senior U.S. official travel to Taiwan in September.
US Secretary of State Criticizes China’s South China Sea Practices
By Ankit Panda
Mike Pompeo also criticized China’s “debt trap” diplomacy.
China in US-Poland Relations: Huawei and Geopolitics
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Mariusz Rukat.
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.