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US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Vietnam For Six-Day Friendship Visit
By Sebastian Strangio
The visit of the USS Ronald Reagan came as Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh embarked on his first visit to Beijing since his appointment in 2021.
Ali Wyne on China-US Relations After the Blinken Visit
By Shannon Tiezzi
“While diplomatic respites may interrupt the deterioration of U.S.-China relations, they do not alter that trajectory.”
What Should the US Do About China’s Spy Facility in Cuba?
By Joseph Bouchard
News that China plans to establish a signals and electronics intelligence station on the island carries echoes of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
This Week in Asia: June 23, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Modi Tests Bipartisan Support in Washington for India-US Ties
By Mohamed Zeeshan
The end of shared values and a shift to a more transactional relationship have several implications for both countries.
US Coast Guard Ship Sailed Through Taiwan Strait a Day After Blinken’s China Visit
By Associated Press
The U.S. called it a “routine Taiwan Strait transit” while China pledged to “strengthen patrol law enforcement in waters under China’s jurisdiction.”
India-US Space Cooperation Takes Off
By Anuttama Banerji
Space and outer space are the theaters that will propel India’s rise and give a new dimension to the India-U.S. bilateral partnership.
Modi’s State Visit to the US is Shadowed by Human Rights Concerns
By Aamer Madhani
US officials say that President Biden will raise his concerns but will avoid lecturing the Indian PM on democracy during their formal talks.
US Announces Sanctions on Myanmar State Banks, Defense Ministry
By Sebastian Strangio
The targeting of the Myanma Foreign Trade Bank and Myanma Investment and Commercial Bank is designed to choke off the military's access to the U.S. dollar.
Will Modi’s US Visit Provide a Cooling Solution to a Warming Planet?
By Zerin Osho and Kiran Ghosh
Climate change needs to be a key part of the agenda. Eliminating HFCs – the topic of a previous breakthrough – is a good place to start.
Will Blinken’s Trip to China Have a Lasting Impact?
By Rupakjyoti Borah
In this case, the trip itself was the deliverable.
Bringing the India-US Partnership to Third Countries
By Radhey Tambi
New Delhi and Washington can supercharge their partnership by coordinating efforts in third countries, especially island nations like Maldives.