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US Presidential Elections 2024: Impact on Taiwan
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Elizabeth Freund Larus.
If Trump Wins, What Will His China Policies Be?
By Bonnie Girard
Donald Trump, like every other president, has his own policies and priorities. Unlike presidents before him, Trump is not worried about hurting Beijing’s feelings in the process.
What’s Driving North Korea’s Unstoppable Military Buildup?
By Takahashi Kosuke
Facing a security dilemma, the Indo-Pacific region needs dialogue and de-escalation, not further confrontation and escalating tensions.
South Korea, US Hold ‘2+2’ Meeting Amid Spiking Tensions With the North
By Mitch Shin
The two sides condemned the North’s ICBM test and its apparent deployment of troops Russia.
What a Trump Re-election Would Mean for Taiwan
By Claus Soong
The Republican candidate has needled Taipei about its reliance on the United States, but Taiwan can still count on U.S. support if Trump returns to the White House.
The Mongolia-US Strategic Partnership Under the Biden Administration
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Throughout history, changes in U.S. administrations have shaped Mongolia-U.S. bilateral relations and economic activities. How had Biden's term impacted the relationship?
Moon Chung-in on Ukraine, the Korean Peninsula, and the US Presidential Election
By Jason Morgan and Kenji Yoshida
“In general, there is no public backing for South Korea’s deeper involvement in Ukraine. And this is common sense.”
Sri Lanka Strengthens Maritime Capabilities With New Surveillance Aircraft
By Hansa De Soysa
The Sri Lanka Air Force recently received two advanced surveillance aircraft from the U.S. and Australia, marking a significant step in deepening ties with Western defense partners.
The US Congressional Elections Will Shape China Policy, Too
By Jiachen Shi
The new U.S. Congress will be as important as the next president in setting the direction for future China policy in Washington.
A Non-Weaponized Deterrence Approach to China-US Strategic Relations
By Mathew Jie Sheng Yeo
Credible latent nuclear capability could be the key to preventing a China-U.S. arms race without sacrificing deterrence.
The US Risks Losing to China in the Race to Send People Back to the Moon’s Surface
By Jacco van Loon
The U.S. lunar program is delayed, while China has pledged to put astronauts on the Moon by 2030 – and it has a habit of sticking to timelines.
The ‘Fab 4’ Allies Are Pushing Back on US Export Controls on China
By Nisarg Jani
The Dutch government will now issue independent licenses for exporting DUV Lithography machines to China.