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Camp David Marked a ‘New Era’ in Japan-Korea-US Relations. Can It Endure?
By Troy Stangarone
Long-term institutionalization of trilateral cooperation can only truly take root after it has survived political transitions in the United States, South Korea, and Japan.
Biden to Attend G20 but Miss ASEAN Meetings, White House Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The president attended the past two ASEAN-U.S. and East Asia summits, but will be represented by Vice President Kamala Harris at next month's meetings in Jakarta.
What Is Driving Pakistan-US Security Cooperation After the War in Afghanistan?
By Hamdan Khan
While there is an alignment of short-term security interests, particularly on counterterrorism, in the longer term the China-U.S. competition will hinder Pakistan-U.S. ties.
North Korea Launches Cruise Missiles as US, South Korean Troops Begin Annual Drills
By Hyung-jin Kim
Kim Jong Un reportedly observed the launch of strategic cruise missiles from a patrol vessel.
The Transition to the Autonomy Economy and China-US Tech Competition
By Shaoshan Liu
With the explosive growth of autonomous machines in both form factors and functions, we may have entered a new technological era. Which country will lead this next phase?
Military-Civil Fusion: China, the US, and Beyond
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Yoram Evron.
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief: The Quad’s Path Forward in Southeast Asia
By Lucas Myers and Blake Berger
A focus on HA/DR would be a return to the Quad's roots – and an effective way to merge public goods provision and maritime security in a politically palatable manner
Malabar Exercise Brings Quad Navies Together in Australia
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
After returning to the long-running exercise in 2020, Australia played host to Malabar 2023.
The Japan-South Korea-US Summit: A Game Changer for the Indo-Pacific
By Mina Pollmann
Different threat perceptions as well as Japan’s colonization of Korea and atrocities committed during World War II have made even basic trilateral cooperation difficult – until now.
Vietnam and US to Upgrade Diplomatic Relationship Next Month, Report Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The move is a win for U.S. diplomacy, but is consistent with Hanoi's goal of building relationships with all of the contending major powers.
This Week in Asia: August 18, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Energy Cooperation Should Be a Third Pillar of Taiwan-US Relations
By Evan Matthews
Taiwan is no exception to the long list of countries facing difficulties in their transition to green energy. The United States can help.