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China’s Leader Xi Jinping and Top General Meet US National Security Adviser
By Ken Moritsugu and Huizhong Wu
Jake Sullivan’s trip to Beijing this week was part of a multi-year effort to keep China-U.S. tensions from spiraling into conflict.
US Transferring Afghan Aircraft to Uzbek Control
By Catherine Putz
The ultimate fate of the 46 Afghan aircraft that fled the country and landed in Uzbekistan as the Republic collapsed in 2021 isn’t surprising, but the Taliban remain steadfast in opposition.
Despite Trump’s Harsh Rhetoric, He Would Likely Bring a Respite to Chinese AI Companies
By Nico Han and Grace Shao
U.S. determination to stem China’s AI development will continue regardless of the incoming leadership, but a Democratic administration could be more effective in rallying international allies.
Bangladesh Must Navigate the Reality of Infrastructure as a Weapon of Foreign Interference
By Anil Wasif
Major infrastructure projects offer developmental benefits while creating vulnerabilities and dependencies. How will Bangladesh balance these concerns amid competition from India, China, and the U.S.?
A Top White House Official Says US and China Are Working to Avoid Conflict at Talks in Beijing
By Ken Moritsugu
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is meeting again with China's top foreign policy official, Wang Yi – this time in Beijing.
Market Conditions, China Restrictions Put the Squeeze on Bidenomics
By Justin Fendos
The potent combination of dropping prices, reduced competitiveness, and access restrictions to China have hampered U.S. initiatives to boost manufacturing in industries like semiconductors and solar power.
Threat Multiplier: Sherri Goodman on Climate and Global Security
By Catherine Putz
“By understanding how climate is reshaping the global landscape, we can more effectively prepare our forces to operate under changing conditions.”
North Korea Shows New Drone Attacking a Target as South Korea, US Hold Large Military Exercises
By Kim Tong-hyung
The North’s official Korean Central News Agency said Saturday’s test involved various types of drones built to fly different ranges to attack enemy targets on land and sea.
NATO’s Role in a Korean Contingency: Strategic Implications and Challenges
By Jihoon Yu
Involvement in a Korean contingency would mark a significant shift in NATO’s role and responsibilities.
The Weak China Debate in the 2024 US Elections
By Robert Sutter
To the extent that there is a China debate, the focus has been largely misplaced.
The US Can Accelerate India’s Rise as a Legacy Chip Hub
By Satya S Sahu and Amit Kumar
Friendshoring supply chains for legacy chips to countries like India is likely the most feasible long-term solution for the West in the face of China’s dominance.
Understanding the Significance of China’s Antimony Export Controls
By Gregory Wischer and Morgan Bazilian
The Chinese government will probably continue to allow some antimony exports to the United States, sending a retaliatory signal but also keeping the U.S. reliant on Chinese mineral supplies.