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What Does Taiwan Think of the US Factor in Cross-Strait Relations?
By Shi-huei Yang
A look at how the Taiwanese public evaluates the Trump administration's commitment to Taiwan.
COMCASA: Another Step Forward for the United States and India
By Jeff Smith
The conclusion of the COMCASA agreement between India and the United States is a big deal.
Essence of American Leadership: The Legacy of Senator John McCain
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Richard Fontaine.
Trump Has No Intention of Making a Trade Deal With China
By Kyle M. Griffin
Overwhelming bipartisan support means the president has strong incentives to maintain a protracted trade war.
Beyond Defining a ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’
By Abigail Grace
It's time to stop debating “free and open Indo-Pacific” rhetoric, and focus on the action required to move FOIP forward.
US-China Trade War: Eye on Exports
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Ilya Spivak.
Can Asia and Europe Make America’s Alliances Great Again?
By Tongfi Kim
What can U.S. allies in Asia and Europe do to cope with the risk President Trump presents?
The Future of US-Indonesia Defense Ties Under Trump
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the opportunities and challenges for security ties in the coming years.
What’s Wrong With the US Afghanistan Strategy?
By Kashif Hussain
The U.S. strategy has faltered out of the gate, thanks to a lack of coordination at home and in the region.
US Congress Members Want Sanctions on China Over Xinjiang Crackdown
By Shannon Tiezzi
A bipartisan letter calls for Global Magnitsky Act sanctions in response to “the ongoing human rights crisis” in Xinjiang.
What's on the Agenda for the First US-India 2+2 Dialogue?
By Ankit Panda
The first-ever 2+2 meeting between top defense and diplomatic officials marks a milestone for the U.S.-India relationship.
What China Can Learn From the US-Mexico Deal
By Bonnie Girard
Reading the tea leaves of President Trump’s announced trade breakthrough.