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China Sends Envoy to Talk Trade as Trump Mulls Tariffs
By Shannon Tiezzi
Amid reports of imminent U.S. trade action against China, Liu He arrives to talk with U.S. officials.
China, Germany, and Central Europe: Leveraging Fault Lines
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jacopo Maria Pepe.
Exercise Cobra Gold Reflecting US Renewed Focus in Asia
By Eugene Mark
The Trump administration has demonstrated a willingness to engage Southeast Asian leaders of different stripes.
Making Sense of Chinese Reactions to the US 2018 Nuclear Posture Review
By Raymond Wang
How is the Trump administration's Nuclear Posture Review perceived in China?
New Indonesia Drones Spotlight US-ASEAN Maritime Security Initiative
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Reports of new UAVs for Indonesia highlight Washington’s ongoing efforts to boost regional maritime security capabilities.
China’s Detention Law: CCP Curbs Courts
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Stanley Lubman.
Deepening the US-Indonesian Strategic Partnership
By Patrick M. Cronin and Marvin C. Ott
Defense Secretary Mattis' recent visit to Indonesia was an important step forward.
US Speaks Its Mind on China’s Strengthening Relationship With Latin America
By Sean Miner
The United States must rethink its relationship with Latin America if it wants to respond to China's influence.
US VP Avoids North Koreans, Stresses 'Maximum Pressure' Ahead of Olympics
By Shannon Tiezzi
Is Pence's hard line on North Korea evidence of a split in the US-South Korea alliance?
US North Korea Policy After the Olympics
By James J. Przystup
A closer look at Washington’s policy options after the likely expiry of the Winter Olympic truce.
South Korea Is Trump’s One Bright Spot on Trade
By Troy Stangarone
Despite fuming over the KORUS FTA, trade with South Korea is a bright spot in trade so far under Trump.
What Does US Participation at the Singapore Airshow Reveal About Trump’s Asia Policy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what an uptick in American involvement at the event signals about the administration’s approach.