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As a proof of concept for the G-7's Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, there is a lot riding on the initiative in the northern Philippines.

“Innovations like artificial intelligence and semiconductor technology are expected to be pivotal battlegrounds in this New Cold War era.”

Washington should draw from Beijing’s industrial policies, avoid its pitfalls, and leverage America’s unique strengths to outshine China in the global EV market.

The targeted and restrained nature of the latest round of tariffs suggests the U.S. and China are unlikely to engage in a full-scale trade war this year. But the situation remains precarious. 

ASEAN must promote cyber norms to prevent the region from becoming a theater for cyber conflict between the major powers.

Through combined exercises and enduring engagements, the United States is building "deterrence through assurance."

The Philippines is not replacing India in the Quad, but India’s hesitancy on the security agenda in the region in hopes of not triggering China dilutes the Quad’s focus.

Three points of friction could emerge over policy toward North Korea, host-nation support, and China policy.

The strike symbolized the height of the unipolar moment of the post-Cold War era – and forced potential U.S. adversaries to shore up their defenses.

As China emerges as a strategic competitor to the United States, its issues have transcended the traditional spheres of policymaking.

Instead, Russia urged the U.S., Japan, and their Western allies to vote to ban all weapons in space.

This year’s Balikatan exercises focus on territorial defense in two of the most sensitive fault lines in the China-U.S. rivalry: the disputed South China Sea and the Bashi Channel.