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Rubio’s Nomination to Head US Diplomacy Bodes Well for Human Rights in China
By Yaqiu Wang
The Florida senator has an opportunity to strengthen Donald Trump’s mixed record on holding Beijing accountable for abuses.
In Handling the North Korea-Russia Alliance, Trump Should Follow Nixon
By Jongsoo Lee
It is high time to improve North Korea-U.S. relations, and the U.S. president-elect is uniquely positioned to do so.
Will Adani’s Indictment in the US Dent Modi-Trump Ties?
By Rushali Saha
It may not derail relations with the U.S., but if New Delhi fails to launch a domestic investigation, it will damage India's credibility as a reliable partner.
The Australia-Japan-US Trilateral: Forming Collective Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific
By Hiroshi Nakatani
Any direct deterrent contribution – meaning participation in high-end military operations – will arguably stem from these long-standing and increasingly united U.S. allies.
The Democratic Party’s Electoral Rout Stemmed From Its China Strategy
By Zhipei Chi
The Biden administration’s electoral defeat stemmed from economic failures, primarily caused by prioritizing strategic competition with China.
South Korea’s Dockyards: A New Factor in Korea-US Military Burden-sharing
By James JB Park
Negotiating with Trump will not be easy, but Seoul now possesses more leverage than before.
Kyrgyzstan-US Relations: 10 Years After the Closure of Manas Air Base
By Joe Luc Barnes
In hindsight, the Manas base marked the apogee of American influence in Kyrgyzstan.
Is China Ready for the Trump Trade War 2.0?
By Yan Liang
If China is able to seize the opportunity to revitalize its domestic economy and invigorate the multilateral system, Trump’s trade war 2.0 could end up a strategic gift to Beijing.
US-Philippine Relationship to ‘Transcend’ Changes in Administration, Austin Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Donald Trump's impending return to the White House has stirred up questions about the future of Washington's support for the Philippines.
Philippines, US Sign Military Intelligence Sharing Agreement
By Sebastian Strangio
The pact could allow the Philippines to access more sophisticated weapons systems from its long-standing security ally.
Biden’s Legacy on China
By Robert Sutter
Having checked China in Asia, the Biden administration will be a hard act to follow, particularly given regional governments' skepticism of Trump.
Trump’s Hawkish Cabinet Could Be a Stepping Stone to Future Deals With China
By Jiachen Shi
By assembling a hawkish yet loyal Cabinet, Trump gains the short-term advantage of employing a “good cop, bad cop” approach to China.