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What a Midterm ‘Blue Wave’ in America Would Mean for Asia
By Joshua Kurlantzick
What happens to U.S. Asia policy if Democrats retake the House and/or Senate?
How Vietnam Benefits From US Strategy in the South China Sea
By Gary Sands
The Trump administration’s free and open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) strategy is quickly gaining more definition.
Trump to Nominate Air Force Veteran to Top Asia Diplomatic Job at State Department
By Ankit Panda
David Stilwell, an Air Force veteran, will be nominated to the top Asia job at the State Department.
CFIUS and China: The FIRRMA Factor
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from David Fagan
What Does Mattis’ Visit Reveal About US-Vietnam Defense Ties Under Trump?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip had both symbolic and substantive significance for the relationship despite lingering concerns.
Taiwan's Indo-Pacific Role in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Taiwan continues to frame its response to the wider regional conception amid opportunities and challenges.
A New Take on General MacArthur’s Warning to JFK to Avoid a Land War in Asia
By Francis P. Sempa
“Anyone wanting to commit ground troops to Asia should have his head examined," Kennedy wrote of MacArthur's advice.
Reinforcing the Philippines-US Alliance in an Age of Uncertainty
By Christian Vicedo
Recent engagements show that Philippines-U.S. security cooperation remains intact, but more can be done.
US-China Trade Tariffs: Impact on Shipping Industry
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Basil M. Karatzas.
Post-Brexit UK-China Relations: Impact on the US
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Yu Jie.
Where Will US-Taiwan Relations Under Trump End Up?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Individual actions by Washington need to be assessed in broader perspective to evaluate their significance for the future of ties.
How to Bail Out Pakistan and Augment American Leverage
By Max Frost
A bailout for Pakistan should be contingent on reforms and transparency.