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The Strange Stability of the Japan-US Relationship
By Jio Kamata
The Ishiba-Trump summit symbolized the stability of the Japan-U.S. relationship under a disruptive U.S. president.
How Will US Foreign Aid Freeze Affect Nepal?
By Birat Anupam
Seven decades of aid to Nepal made America omnipresent in the Himalayan country. That is now in peril.
Narrowing the Trade Deficit Will Top Modi-Trump Meeting Agenda
By Elizabeth Roche
India could agree to purchase high-end U.S. vehicles and military aircraft in addition to stepping up nuclear energy collaboration.
Trump’s Opportunities and Challenges in Dealing With the Likely Next President of South Korea
By Seung-Whan Choi
A Lee Jae-myung presidency will complicate the political landscape in East Asia, forcing Trump to prioritize which security threat to address first: North Korea or China.
How the US Could Undermine Its Biggest Advantage Over China
By Antonio José Pagán Sánchez
The U.S. alliance network is its greatest advantage in the competition with China. But Washington can hardly count on its allies if it treats them worse than the way it treats its systemic rival.
Could China Fill the US Aid Vacuum in Afghanistan?
By David O’Brien and Besmillah Taban
Even under the Taliban’s rule, U.S. aid has played a vital role in Afghanistan.
As US Withdraws From WHO, China Supercharges Its Public Health Diplomacy
By Sailor Miao
Over the course of two decades, China has built a public health aid program for the world, turbocharged by the pandemic. As the U.S. retreats, China will only garner more influence globally.
Can Japan’s Ishiba Build a Good Personal Relationship With Trump?
By Takahashi Kosuke
Three things to watch at the first Japan-U.S. summit under both leaders.
Trump’s Illegal Gaza Occupation Plan Puts Australia in a Bind
By Aiden Warren
Australia, and the rest of the nations in the Indo-Pacific, have major stakes in how this situation unfolds.
Quad and AUKUS Face an Uncertain Future Under Trump
By David M. Andrews
The challenge is to make a compelling case for Trump to support and endorse these partnerships.
China’s Overlooked AI Energy Edge Over the US: Cheaper Energy
By Sara Hsu
Much attention has been given to semiconductors, but it’s time to look at other elements in the AI supply chain that provide China with an advantage – starting with electricity.
The Trump Effect on China-US Strategic Competition: Disruption, Dealmaking, Deterrence
By Mercy A. Kuo
From transatlantic alliances to the Western Hemisphere, Trump is forcing a rethink of conventional assumptions as great power competition heats up.