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What Does Huawei’s Homemade Chip Really Mean for China’s Semiconductor Industry?
By Megha Shrivastava
In the end, the breakthrough may be largely symbolic – but that's precisely how it will have the biggest impact.
This Week in Asia: September 22, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Why Was the US Ambassador’s Visit to Gwadar Important?
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
After staying away from Balochistan for over 15 years, the United States is showing increasing interest in the strategic, China-funded and operated port of Gwadar.
US Leadership in Artificial Intelligence Can Shape the 21st Century Global Order
By Michael Frank
The U.S. can no longer rely on trade incentives to attract partners. Instead, U.S. foreign policy should center on its dominant position in the next driver of global growth: AI.
Uzbekistan May Be America’s Key to Combating the Islamic State
By Adam Rousselle
Tashkent offers Washington a window through which to engage with the Taliban indirectly in their ongoing fight against the rising influence of the ISKP in the region.
Realizing a South Korea-US Defense Partnership in Space
By Sam Wilson
The allies’ wide-ranging level of military cooperation has not typically extended to space. That may be about to change.
In Spat With India, Canada Gets Muted Allied Support
By Rob Gillies
While its Western allies have declared their concern and urged full investigations, none has condemned India for its alleged killing of a Canadian.
Trudeau’s Accusation Against India Is Ominous for India-US Ties
By Mohamed Zeeshan
India is a partner against China, but the rationale for countering China is precisely that Beijing engages in the sort of activities which the Canadian PM has accused India of undertaking.
What Happened at the First-Ever Central Asia-US Leaders’ Summit?
By Colleen Wood
Biden met with Central Asian presidents on the sidelines of UNGA to discuss security, economic cooperation, and critical minerals.
What to Make of Pakistan’s Renewal of CISMOA With the US
By Mustafa Bilal
The renewal of the agreement raises the prospects of reinvigorated defense cooperation between Pakistan and the United States. However, hopes shouldn’t rise too high.
Vietnam Dissidents to Relocate to US Under Biden Administration Deal, Report Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The reported expatriations shed some light on the compromises that preceded the landmark upgrade in the diplomatic partnership between Hanoi and Washington.
The Geopolitics of the New India-Middle East-Europe Corridor
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
IMEC is touted as a counter to China’s BRI, but the scale and scope of the latter initiative is much greater.