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The Real Challenge for US-ASEAN Relations Under Trump
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the recent spurt of high-level engagement is welcome, this talk needs to be followed up by action.
US China Envoy Likely to See Responsibilities Grow Asia-Wide
By Harry Krejsa
With a number of staffing holes in the administration, Terry Branstad may face a broader portfolio than he expected.
Sino-American Trade: What Comes Next
By Joe Renouard
A full-scale trade war now seems less likely than it did when Trump was elected, though it is still possible.
CFIUS in US-China Relations
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Matthew P. Goodman
Trump’s Risky Reliance on China to Handle North Korea
By Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein
The long-run impact of the Trump administration’s policies toward the region are unclear.
What Did Pence’s Indonesia Visit Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what the vice-president accomplished during his trip to the Southeast Asian state.
China's Capital Controls: Politics or Policy?
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Ming Huang.
Trump: China Is Not a Currency Manipulator
By Ankit Panda
Trump changes his mind about the wisdom of declaring China a currency manipulator.
US Airstrikes in Syria: Impact on China, Israel and the Middle East
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Christina Lin.
Weathering the Coming Storm in the South China Sea
By Patrick M. Cronin and Anthony Cho
The United States needs a coherent Asia strategy if it is to avoid ceding the initiative to China.
Cybersecurity Must Top Agenda as Trump Hosts Xi
By Jesse Heatley
Trump will need to address pressing cyber threats and policies if he seeks to support American jobs and companies.
Trump's New Trade Executive Order Portends Difficult Times Ahead for US Relationships in Asia
By Ankit Panda
The Trump administration's campaign against trade deficits will potentially lead to strained relationships.