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Did Pakistan Help the US Take Out al-Zawahiri?
By Umair Jamal
If it did, Pakistan could see an improvement in its economic situation and relations with Washington.
Pelosi Lands in Taiwan; China Announces Fighter Flights, Firing Drills
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. House speaker’s long-reported trip to Taiwan has begun. In response, China announced upcoming military drills surrounding the island.
US Congress Reaffirms Ties With India
By Husain Haqqani and Aparna Pande
The purpose of CAATSA was to chasten the United States’ enemies, not punish its friends, argue supporters of a waiver for India.
How Far Could the Quad Support Taiwan?
By Huynh Tam Sang and Trang Huynh Le
The Quad is supposed to help counterbalance China’s rise, but it remains unclear whether the bloc would intervene in the event of a Taiwan Strait conflict.
Lithography: The Achilles’ Heel of China’s Semiconductor Industry?
By Justin Feng
Dependence on foreign lithography equipment emerges as a growing liability for Chinese chipmakers in the face of intensifying U.S.-led export controls.
China, US Woo Pacific Island Nations
By Bonnie Girard
The Pacific Islands states have rejected China’s overreach. But are Washington’s efforts any more attractive?
Beyond Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip: How Congress Is Shaping US China Policy
By Robert Sutter
The controversy over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s reported visit to Taiwan has overshadowed major congressional achievements responding to multifaceted challenges posed by Chinese government behavior.
Blinken Bound for Southeast Asia and Africa Amid China Tensions
By Sebastian Strangio
The top U.S. diplomat will visit Cambodia and the Philippines en route to a three-nation tour of Africa.
Biden, Xi Hold Talks Amid Tensions Over Taiwan, Tariffs
By Chris Megerian and Zeke Miller
The U.S. and Chinese presidents spoke for over two hours on Thursday at a time of heightened tensions in the relationship.
Pacific Defense Chiefs Meet Against Backdrop of Rising China
By Lolita C. Baldor
Military leaders from 26 nations are participating in a conference hosted in Sydney.
What’s on the Agenda at the Japan-US ‘Economic 2+2’?
By James L. Schoff
The new forum, which expands the allies’ strategic coordination on economic issues, will have its first high-level meeting this week.
Pelosi’s Reported Taiwan Plans Spark High-Stakes Diplomatic Battle
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's government fears looking weak if the visit happens; the Biden administration fears looking weak if it doesn't.