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The US-South Korea Alliance and the China Factor
By Clint Work
In the current context of U.S.-China competition, Washington’s strategic preferences and Seoul’s search for greater autonomy are clashing.
US Congress to Mull Legislation Around the Internet of Things
By Abhijnan Rej
The move comes as China actively seeks to exploit IoT vulnerabilities as well as set technical standards.
Consultant Charged in Covert Lobbying of Trump Officials to Drop 1MDB Investigation
By Associated Press
Federal prosecutors say Nickie Lum Davis failed to disclose to the federal government that his lobbying efforts were on behalf of a fugitive Malaysian financier.
China, US Hold Delayed Trade Meeting to Discuss ‘Phase 1’ Deal
By Associated Press
Both the U.S. and China expressed satisfaction with the talks and the implementation of the deal thus far.
‘Hey, Let’s Forget That’: No US Apology for the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
By Olivia Tasevski
75 years later, the U.S. remains committed to its narrative that the bombings were necessary and justified -- and that no apology is necessary to the victims.
Why Is America Dusting off Its Anti-Communist Playbook?
By Jin Kai
Why, at this particular moment, is Washington so persistently intent on fighting China, especially the so-called “evil” communist regime?
India and US Likely to Sign Geospatial Intelligence Pact
By Abhijnan Rej
Foundational agreements such as BECA further U.S.-India military ties, though many obstacles to deeper defense cooperation remain.
India’s Hopes for Kamala Harris
By Pranay Sharma
Her nomination as the Democrats’ vice presidential candidate evoked a wide range of emotions in an already polarized society.
AI Defeats Human Pilot in DARPA Organized Dogfight
By Abhijnan Rej
The performance of the artificial intelligence program marks an important but modest milestone.
From Hub to Network: A Transformation of U.S. Policy in the Indo-Pacific
By Dr. Vu Le Thai Hoang and Huy Nguyen
The Indo-Pacific is showing signs of buying into Washington’s “principled network,” but there’s still plenty of room for improvement.
US Investment in Southeast Asia and Decoupling From China
By Jack Liu, Judy Ly, Miranda Sieg, and Ilan Simanin
No single policy is going to completely eliminate the commercial and security risks inherent in a China-dominated supply chain.
The Critical 6 Months for US-Japan Defense Cooperation We Never Saw Coming
By James L. Schoff
The remainder of 2020 is shaping up to be an unexpectedly consequential year for U.S.-Japan defense cooperation.