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Biden’s Legacy on China
By Robert Sutter
Having checked China in Asia, the Biden administration will be a hard act to follow, particularly given regional governments' skepticism of Trump.
Trump’s Hawkish Cabinet Could Be a Stepping Stone to Future Deals With China
By Jiachen Shi
By assembling a hawkish yet loyal Cabinet, Trump gains the short-term advantage of employing a “good cop, bad cop” approach to China.
Can Trump’s Tariffs Slow Down China’s Push to Lead High-tech Supply Chains?
By Yingfan Chen and Dingding Chen
With the incoming president's renewed threats of massive tariffs on China, it’s worth revisiting whether such policies actually achieve the desired result.
Biden, Xi Reflect on Evolutions in China-US Relations in Their Final Meeting
By Shannon Tiezzi
With a presidential transition underway in the United States, both presidents stressed the value of stability in the relationship.
Trump 2.0 and the Future of the Taiwan Strait Conflict
By Juan Alberto Ruiz Casado
Trump’s return to the White House, along with his hawkish advisers, will have Beijing expecting a conflict – and acting accordingly.
New Delhi’s Optimism Over Trump 2.0 Belies Underlying Fault Lines in India-US Relations
By Chietigj Bajpaee
Beyond the Modi-Trump bromance, two perennial priorities for Trump – trade and immigration – are key flashpoints in the India-U.S. relationship.
The Tyranny of Distance: What Trump Needs to Know About the Japan-US Alliance
By Takahashi Kosuke
Accusations that Japan is free-riding on U.S. security guarantees overlook the immense strategic and geographical value of U.S. military bases in Japan, including Okinawa and Yokosuka.
Sister Cities: A New Era in US Pacific Diplomacy
By John Augé
The 7 for 70 Campaign will create vital people-to-people connections through new "sister city" relationships.
What Trump’s Presidency Means for Afghanistan and the Taliban
By Muhammad Murad
Trump's first administration signed a deal with the Taliban. With the group now in de facto control of the country, how will Trump 2.0 approach Afghanistan?
Was the Abe-Trump ‘Bromance’ a Real Thing?
By Jio Kamata
There is no doubt that Abe and Trump had a genuine friendship. However, what is often overlooked was how hard Abe worked to make that a reality.
Trump 2.0 Appears Unfavorable for Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Appointments to key positions in Trump’s team include people who are pro-India and China hawks.
Will Vietnam-US Relations Continue to Improve Under Trump 2.0?
By Hai Hong Nguyen
There is no reason to believe that the bilateral relationship will not continue along its current positive trajectory.