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Recent Developments Surrounding the South China Sea
By Associated Press
A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple territorial disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons.
An Endgame for Beijing in the US-China Trade Negotiations
By Chen Gong
Creating a long-term mechanism should be the primary objective of U.S.-China trade negotiations.
Senior US Official: No Blanket Waiver for India on S-400 Buy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A senior U.S. State Department official has once more reiterated that sanctions may be imposed following India's acquisition of Russian-made S-400 air defense systems.
Security at the Core of Senior US Diplomat’s Visit to Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
Regional cooperation and security were the top-line items of Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells’ recent trek to Tajikistan.
US Deploys 6 B-52 Stratofortress Bombers to Indian Ocean Island
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States Air Force is sending B-52 bombers to Diego Garcia, which could be used for operations against Iran if ordered.
US-Philippines Ties: The De Lima Dilemma
By Michael Beltran
The Philippine government has threatened to introduce visa requirements for U.S. citizens after banning 3 U.S. senators, supporters of jailed Philippine Senator de Lima.
How Asia Will Make Sense of Trump’s Strike on Iran’s Soleimani
By Ankit Panda
Is the the Trump administration growing even more risk-acceptant than before?
After US Strike on Soleimani, China and Russia Coordinate at UN
By Ankit Panda
Moscow and Beijing are increasingly taking steps in tandem at the Security Council in responding to U.S. actions.
Asia Reassurance Initiative Act: Framework for a US Indo-Pacific Strategy?
By Carl Thayer
ARIA provides a comprehensive framework for U.S. policy and strategy in the Indo- Pacific region.
Survey: Confidence in Trump Remains Low Globally
By Ankit Panda
A new survey of global attitudes finds that the U.S. president remains unpopular worldwide.
China in US Presidential Elections: 2020 Outlook
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from James Green.
The Investment War with China: Assessing American Pressure
By Jean-Marc F. Blanchard
Part two of this series looks at American pressure on Chinese outward foreign direct investment.