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US Afghan Envoy Khalilzad Defends Biden Withdrawal Plan
By Catherine Putz
In a hearing called by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee this week, Khalilzad reiterated the rationale for the administration’s decision to exit Afghanistan.
Policy Advisers Urge US Government to Ratchet up the Pressure on China
By Bonnie Girard
From economies to politics, the language on China is increasingly direct, as evidenced by a recent USCESRC hearing.
Trump Reveals What Many Already Suspected About His Korea Policy
By Kyle Ferrier
A statement from the former president is a stark reminder of his transactional approach to both Koreas.
US Aids India’s Vaccine Efforts – Cleverly
By Abhijnan Rej
Following a week of outrage, the U.S. stepped up its game in helping India beat a disastrous second COVID-19 wave. But questions persist about how it seeks to do so.
Why US Strategic Ambiguity Is Safer for Taiwan
By Simon Shin-wei Chen, Wang Kai-chun , and Samuel Hui
U.S. strategic ambiguity toward Taiwan restricts any unilateral decisions by both sides of the strait that could potentially escalate the situation.
Senate’s Strategic Competition Act Will Make China-US Relations Worse, Not Better
By Sara Hsu
The overall thrust of the Strategic Competition Act of 2021 is that China is an adversary that cannot be negotiated with.
China and US to Send in New Ambassadors
By Eleanor Albert
Qin Gang and Nicholas Burns will be taking on the high-profile postings during a time of renewed tensions.
The Hambali Problem in ASEAN-US Relations
By Ryan Ashley and Moez Hayat
The Hambali case is emblematic of larger failures in U.S. security cooperation, in both substance and tone.
Survey: US Public Supports Action on China’s Human Rights Abuses
By Carolyn Brueggemann, Josie Coyle, Justine Davis, Miriam Dawson, and Timothy S. Rich
The U.S. government frequently criticizes China’s government for human rights violations. What do Americans think?
The US Needs China’s Support to Denuclearize North Korea
By Chan Young Bang
The shared strategic objective of the denuclearization of North Korea is a rare moment for two adversaries to align on a common endeavor to forge truly lasting peace.
US Climate Summit: Who’s Attending From the Asia-Pacific?
By Shannon Tiezzi
12 Asian countries will have their leaders speak at Biden's first big (virtual) event. Others are feeling snubbed.
Beijing’s Military-Heavy Approach to Taiwan Locks the US and China in a Security Dilemma
By Jo Kim
Beijing’s non-military options for coercing Taiwan are showing dwindling returns, meaning China is increasingly using military signaling to respond to any perceived provocation.