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Yoon Suk-yeol’s Downfall Should Spark Introspection on the US Approach to South Korea
By James Park
Moving away from the quest for military primacy would provide a more stable basis for the South Korea-U.S. alliance – one not reliant on having conservatives in government in Seoul.
How Will Trump’s National Security Team Shape His China Policy?
By Gabriel Corsetti
Trump’s second administration includes representatives of all three foreign policy camps in the Republican Party. What does that mean for China policy?
US Unveils Sanctions on Pakistan Ballistic Missile Program
By Umair Jamal
Analysts caution that the incoming Trump administration could put Pakistan's long-range ballistic missile program under scrutiny, building upon sanctions imposed by Biden.
Climate and Energy Security: Opportunities for Taiwan Under Trump
By Elizabeth Frost and Meng-Hui Lin
While the outlook for U.S. climate policy seems bleak, Trump’s pivot will open up new opportunities Taiwan – both in climate leadership and clean tech.
Will Trump Reopen Back-Channel Diplomacy with North Korea?
By Hanjin Park and Jiachen Shi
Drawing lessons from the back-channel diplomacy of his first term, Trump may well reengage North Korea through secret negotiations.
Trump’s Inauguration Invitation to China’s Xi Jinping Is a Slap in the Face to Uyghurs
By Julie Millsap
For Uyghur Americans, its feels like a betrayal – a signal that the U.S. may deprioritize human rights advocacy in favor of smoothing over relations with Beijing.
Left on Read: America’s Taiwan Warning Crisis
By Noah Reed and Jonathan Walberg
Overwarning and miscommunication risk Washington’s ability to detect – and convince Taiwanese about – real threats in the Taiwan Strait.
Is China Waking up to the Dangers of AI?
By Benjamin Dubow
Beijing has thus far taken a more hands-off approach to AI development than might be expected. But as AI’s power becomes clearer, that could soon change.
Australia-Japan Defense Cooperation Must Stand on Its Own
By Tom Corben
The Australia-Japan-U.S. partnership might be at the core of the three countries’ regional deterrence strategy, but it will only ever be as strong as its weakest link.
Perfect Storm: The Rising Risk of China-US Conflict Over Taiwan
By William Matthews
A PLA command structure in disarray and a hawkish Trump Cabinet could lead to disastrous miscalculation over Taiwan.
Could US-North Korea Talks Resume Under Trump?
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
What Will Donald Trump’s Priorities Be in the Asia-Pacific?
By Christopher Featherstone
The strongest lesson to be drawn from Trump’s time in the Oval Office is that he has the ability to subvert predictions.