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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.

What a Second Trump Presidency Means for Bangladesh
By Md. Himel Rahman
The upcoming change in the U.S. administration is likely to affect Bangladesh's politics, economy, climate change adaptation, and more.

How Will China React to Donald Trump’s Second Term?
By Brian Wong
Parsing Trump’s China policy – and China’s likely response.

How the Pacific Voted in the US Election
By Patricia O’Brien
On November 5, voters went to the polls on U.S. Pacific islands: the state of Hawai'i and the three U.S. territories of Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas (CNMI).

C5+Trump: Getting the US Down to Business in Central Asia
By Eric Rudenshiold
The region has become more connected to Europe and less dependent on Russia and China than when Trump was last in office.