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Historic Feats and Enduring Debates: U.S.-India Relations in 2023
By Farwa Aamer and Akriti Vasudeva Kalyankar
The groundwork laid through the engagements in 2023 should provide a solid foundation to build on in 2024 and beyond regardless of election results in both countries.
US Coast Guard’s Role in the Blue Pacific on the Rise
By Ben Felton
The United States has reinforced its presence in Oceania through the permanent deployment of a new U.S. Coast Guard cutter to the region.
Previewing North Korea’s Strategic Moves in 2024
By Mitch Shin
Expect North Korea to continue to advance military ties with Russia, push forward key advanced weapons programs (like nuclear subs), and generally shun diplomacy with the U.S. and South Korea.
The US Does Not Lack Leverage Over India
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Washington should not avoid honest discussions with India on differences for fear of souring ties.
China, America, and Vietnam’s Diplomatic Blitz in 2023
By Sebastian Strangio
The Diplomat interviews Khang Vu, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Political Science at Boston College, about Vietnam’s diplomatic strategy amid great power competition.
The China-Philippines South China Sea Face-Off Requires Restraint
By Sarang Shidore
The Philippines and the U.S. are on solid legal ground, but what is lawful is not always wise.
Another Launch for China’s Reusable Space Plane
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
In some ways, China’s Shenlong is similar to the U.S. X-37B reusable space plane, whose planned operations and capabilities have similarly remained unclear.
China and Russia Are Trying to Stack the Deck in 2024 Elections
By Joseph Webster
Beijing is attempting to sway Taiwan’s voters, while Moscow aims to tilt the U.S. presidential election to Donald Trump.
Does the 2024 US Defense Policy Bill Signify Bipartisan Agreement on China?
By Jiachen Shi
There is less consensus on U.S. China policy than it might seem, particularly among rank-and-file politicians.
The Geopolitical Ripple: How China-US Tensions Reshape Business in Latin America
By Thiago de Aragao
The rivalry between Washington and Beijing has put Latin American countries in a challenging position, particularly as the region's economic dependence on China grows.
Is the US Military Learning the Wrong Lessons About Drones?
By Matthew C. Mai
The Pentagon is betting big on unmanned systems in a conflict with China – but the Russia-Ukraine war is showing the limited utility of such systems.
The History and Future of China Studies in the US
By Zhuoran Li
Things may look bleak today, but it’s a far cry from the era of zero contact in the 1950s and ‘60s.