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China, a legitimate contender to the U.S.-led world order, fundamentally challenges the doctrine of American exceptionalism – the basic tenet of U.S. national identity.

New developments mark a turning point for the India-South Korea special strategic partnership.

The State of Southeast Asia Survey 2024 reveals ASEAN's growing polarization amid China-U.S. competition.

In the face of China’s stunning naval buildup, competition in the Asia Pacific is entering a new era with consequences for the naval balance of power. Optimism bias stands in the way.

During his state visit, Kishida was unusually blunt about the dangers current trends in U.S. politics pose to the alliance.

The integration of command-and-control authorities of Japanese and U.S. forces in an emergency remains a critical issue, especially on the U.S. side.

Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida addressed the U.S. Congress and met the president of the Philippines. However, a tentative offer to join the AUKUS security pact presents Japan with a dilemma.

The China-backed Techo Funan Canal, which will connect the Mekong River to the country’s coast, has given rise to environmental and security concerns.

The U.S. president praised Japan's growing international clout as the two leaders cemented new areas of cooperation.

Japan ramps up the joint nuclear power agenda with the U.S. and Philippines, with an eye to deterring regional conflict.

Current industrial and policy evolutions in Japan are at a crucial but wavering intersection for Tokyo’s role as a guarantor of stability in the region at large.

While the Biden administration seeks to aggressively regulate TikTok, it has given up attempting to control disinformation on domestic social media companies.

The road to the historic meeting was paved by the growing security cooperation between and among the three countries. 

This week’s Japan-Philippines-U.S. trilateral summit comes alongside the 82nd anniversary of the Bataan Death March. 

The U.S. president is set to deliver the warning at this week's trilateral summit with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines.

While the ban seems inevitable amid deepening distrust, removal of TikTok from the U.S. market will not solve the disinformation problem.

China has criticized the latest round of new rules by saying that it will “disrupt the international semiconductor market as well as cooperation among enterprises.” 

Small arms procurements for internal security agencies could be a step toward more substantial purchases of U.S. hardware for Vietnam's military.

Japan may not be an immediate problem for the U.S., but our relationship will become a problem if we do not invest in it and the professionals required to foster future cooperation.

No single flashpoint is undermining the U.S.-China relationship. Rather, relations suffer from a host of negative trends that are only worsening. 

Although Russia is still India’s biggest weapons supplier, weapons sales from the U.S. to India have increased dramatically. 

Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands are the United States’ closest allies. And they’re essential for a free and open Indo-Pacific.

The announcement of the joint South China Sea maneuvers is expected to be announced at a trilateral summit between the three nations next week.

Marcos' warning is the latest sign of the escalating disputes between China and the Philippines in the contested waters of the South China Sea.