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Diplomacy Beyond the Elections: How China Is Preparing for a Post-Biden America
By Seong-Hyon Lee
China is not just managing tensions but setting the stage to influence the next U.S. administration and push its long-term ambitions forward.
To Combat China’s Influence Operations, US Officials Need Sharper Tools and a Deft Touch
By Yaqiu Wang
The arrest of a former top aide to New York’s governor reinforces the need for vigilance and strong enforcement, but a successful response will also depend on legal reforms and community trust.
The Opportunity for South Korea-US Cooperation in AI Hardware and Energy Needs
By Seungmin (Helen) Lee and Michelle J. Lee
By supporting South Korea’s renewable energy development, the U.S. could strengthen a critical ally’s AI and chip industry, which is a step toward building collective resilience.
US Air Force Deploys More Stealth Jets to Southeast Asia
By Christopher Woody
U.S. F-35s and F-22s have toured Southeast Asia twice this year, reflecting an American desire to increase training exercises with nations in the vicinity of the South China Sea.
Why Is Beijing Interested in a Mid-Level Government Aide in New York State?
By Huizhong Wu
Linda Sun held numerous roles in New York state government, including deputy chief of staff for the governor. She was also, prosecutors say, working as an agent for the Chinese government.
The US Presidential Election and the Future of China-US Relations
By Hao Nan
Looking at key advisers to Harris and Trump may help reveal differences in their approaches to China.
China’s Disinformation and US Elections: What to Watch for in Congressional Contests
By Sarah Cook
Beijing’s track record of targeting parliamentarians spans multiple countries, with implications for the United States.
More Chinese Companies Sanctioned by the US Over Russia Trade
By Bonnie Girard
Over time, the scope of the Entity List has broadened. In turn, the number of China- and Hong Kong-based companies on the list has skyrocketed.
Navigating AI Competition: The Case for Human-Centric Approaches in China-US AI Dialogues
By Mathew Jie Sheng Yeo and Hyeyoon Jeong
Rather than assessing who’s “winning” the China-U.S. military AI competition, more attention should be redirected to bilateral discussions on stemming that competition.
Why the Nuclear Revolution Matters in an Era of Emerging Great Power Competition
By Alex Alfirraz Scheers
Amid intensifying competition between China, Russia, and the U.S., it bears repeating: Nuclear wars cannot be won.
Guam, American Samoa Upgraded to Associate Membership in Pacific Islands Forum
By Grant Wyeth
Associate membership for its unincorporated territories may give Washington a greater interest in Pacific regionalism, but will need to be managed carefully to make sure full member states drive PIF agendas.
What a Kamala Harris Administration Would Mean for India
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
There may be some upbraiding of the Modi government on human rights issues, but ultimately, India-U.S. relations will likely continue as usual.