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China, India, and Israel's Strategic Calculus
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Yitzhak Shichor.

After US-China Economic Dialogue Underwhelms, Washington State Steps Up
By Mercy A. Kuo
The Pacific Northwest advances U.S.-China subnational engagement.

Asia Reassurance Initiative Act: A Republican Vision for Engaging Southeast Asia
By Carl Thayer
Can the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act find strategic ballast?

Sea Power: US Maritime Leadership in Asia
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Admiral James Stavridis.

How Trump Misunderstands the US-Korea FTA
By Justin Fendos
His 'common sense' approach to trade deficits is a misreading of basic economics.

Israel's Asia Strategy: Expanding Economic Engagement
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Alon Levkowitz.

More US Sanctions on the Menu for Chinese Financial Institutions Helping North Korea?
By Ankit Panda
Was the Bank of Dandong the first of many targets for the Trump administration?

Why Trump Supporters Admire Japan
By Sakari Mesimäki
A pro-Trump Reddit community may show the future for an unembarrassed, nationalistic Japan.

The Ticking Clock on Trump's Asia Strategy
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The administration needs to unveil a more comprehensive approach to the region soon.

A US-Thailand Alliance Boost Under Trump and Prayut?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though an upcoming summit meeting offers room for both sides to boost the relationship, there are also lingering challenges.

Arms to Taiwan and Action Against a Chinese Bank: Is Trump's US-China 'Honeymoon' Over?
By Ankit Panda
Is the Trump administration taking a warning shot across Xi Jinping's bow or is this a broader shift in approach?

Regional Security Architectures: Comparing Asia and Europe
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Anis Bajrektarevic.