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Washington Again Revokes Duty-Free Access for Thai Goods
By Sebastian Strangio
While the Thai government has shrugged off the decision, it is unlikely to do much to improve relations between Washington and Bangkok.
Expanded Malabar Exercise to Start on November 3
By Abhijnan Rej
After a gap of 13 years, Australia will take part in the India-Japan-United States naval exercise. However, from the looks of it, don't expect too much from it.
With New Offensive Weapons Package, Trump Administration Goes All-in for Taiwan
By Bonnie Girard
The sale of new missile systems stretches the concept of “defensive” weaponry to its limit.
Pompeo Concludes Anti-China Tour in Vietnam
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite progress in some areas, Pompeo has struggled to sell his administration's stridently anti-China policy.
What Will Vietnam Look for From the Next U.S. Administration?
By Hanh Nguyen
Vietnam hopes for more nuanced, multidimensional U.S. engagement as it seeks to enhance its strategic autonomy.
India and the US Are Expanding Their Space Cooperation
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Space Situational Awareness (SSA) is a very specific subfield, but an increasingly important one for safeguarding space operations.
How Should the US Respond to China’s New Five-Year Plan?
By Emily Jin and Coby Goldberg
As the CCP doubles down on technological “self-reliance,” it’s time to refresh American economic statecraft.
The US Navy’s Next Large Surface Combatant
By Robert Farley
Recent reporting suggests the Navy is going back to basics in designing its next cruiser and destroyer hull.
Denuclearization, Diplomacy, and Beyond: North Korea Plans for 2021
By Ankit Panda
Kim Jong Un’s year did not go as planned. What lies ahead for the Korean Peninsula?
Secretary Pompeo’s Visit to Hanoi: What To Expect
By Le Hong Hiep
The last-minute stop in Vietnam is designed to consolidate recent strategic gains as both nations stare down a more assertive China.
8 Accused by the US of Participating in China’s Operation Fox Hunt
By Abhijnan Rej
The case demonstrates the United States’ growing interest in aggressively pursuing illegal Chinese agents in the country.
Under Trump, the US Strategy for Countering China Is Mimicking China
By Andreea Brînză
The US has begun to copy questionable Chinese behaviors, from aggressive diplomatic criticism to forcing sell-offs and joint ventures.