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Trump 2.0 Would Get Mixed Responses in the Indo-Pacific
By Derek Grossman
How a country views the prospect of another Trump term depends in large part on whether or not it already has good relations with the United States.
Strengthening Japan-US Security Relations Over Extended Deterrence
By Ryoya Ishimoto
The first Ministerial Meeting on Extended Deterrence marked a major turning point in the postwar Japan-U.S. relationship, as the nuclear threat is more intense and imminent than ever before.
Philippines to Host a US Visa Processing Center for up to 300 Afghans Resettling in America
By Jim Gomez
The Philippines will temporarily host Afghans stuck in the lengthy approval process for a special immigrant visa to the United States.
1 Year On: Evaluating the Impact of the Camp David Summit on Japan-South Korea-US Relations
By Jihoon Yu
What progress has been made on implementing the summit's outcomes, and what are the implications for future trilateral cooperation?
US Department of Defense Arctic Strategy and China
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Rebecca Pincus.
The Next Step for Japan-South Korea-US Security Cooperation: An Alternative to the UN Panel of Experts
By Kyung-joo Jeon and Bee Yun Jo
Now that Russia has killed the U.N.’s mechanism for reporting on North Korea sanctions enforcement, the trilateral should craft an alternative.
What the US Forces Japan Reorganization Means for South Korea
By Jihoon Yu
Given South Korea’s heavy reliance on the U.S. military presence for its own security, the reconstitution of USFJ may necessitate a reassessment of Seoul’s strategic posture and defense planning.
How Middle East Tensions Are Impacting Security in the Western Pacific
By Hao Nan
The U.S. has redeployed an aircraft carrier from the Asia-Pacific region to the Arabian Sea, renewing questions about Washington’s security priorities.
Why the Next US President Should Shift Myanmar Policy
By Than N. Oo
The hands-off approach to the ongoing conflict in Myanmar is a significant foreign policy mistake.
What China’s Strategists Think About China-US Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
Yu Jie, a senior research fellow on China in the Asia-Pacific Program at Chatham House, analyzes Chinese elites' perceptions of the bilateral relationship.
The Bad Blood Between Sheikh Hasina and the US
By Jannatul Naym Pieal
The former PM's strained relationship with the U.S. has fed into unsourced claims that Washington was behind her ouster.
Beyond Tariffs: Unveiling the Geopolitics of Electric Vehicles Through Supply Chains
By Peng Gao, Zhen Zhang, and Yayuan Mo
A supply chain perspective offers a comprehensive understanding of the geopolitics of EVs besides tariffs and concerns about overcapacity.