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Why the Obvious Geopolitics of the Taiwan Policy Act of 2022 Matter
By Johanna M. Costigan
The bill is more about opposition to China than support for Taiwan, and is part of the broader securitization of Washington's Taiwan policy.
Making Sense of Biden’s Taiwan Policy
By Denny Roy
The Biden team thinks its adjustments to Taiwan policy will prevent a miscalculation by Beijing. Unfortunately, that may itself be a miscalculation.
South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol Finally Meets Japan’s Prime Minister
By Mitch Shin
While Yoon failed to hold a formal summit with U.S. President Joe Biden, he succeeded in having an “informal meeting” with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.
US Moves Toward ‘Strategic Clarity’ Reveal Old Rifts in China-US Relations
By Kuan-Ting Chen and Joe Baldock
As President Biden doubles down on his commitment to defend Taiwan, the discrepancies between Chinese and U.S. interpretations of their foundational diplomatic policies are beginning to show.
The US Opioid Problem Is Also a China Problem
By Jim Crotty
China makes the bulk of fentanyl precursor chemicals and shows little interest in stopping the outflow.
Inflation Reduction Act Roils South Korea-US Relations
By Troy Stangarone
The EV provisions of the IRA are seen by South Korea as both a violation of trade rules and contrary to the deepening economic partnership between the two countries.
US Contractor Freed by Taliban in Swap for Drug Trafficker
By Eric Tucker and Rahim Faiez
Mark Frerichs was freed in exchange for Bashir Noorzai in a rare success in U.S.-Taliban talks.
The US and India: Democracy and Strategic Autonomy
By Raymond E. Vickery, Jr.
The two countries should support democratic values, including the international rule of law, in their relations with the rest of the world.
Can the West Shake Its Dependence on China’s Rare Earths?
By Barbara Kelemen and Alexander Stonor
Reliance on China’s rare earth elements sector limits the ability of the United States to punish Beijing economically should it pursue a military action against Taiwan.
Chinese Parts in the F-35 Highlight Concerning Trend in the US Defense Sector
By A.B. Abrams
The contraction of U.S. defense and civilian industries since the end of the Cold War has made foreign inputs into key weapons programs indispensable.
Philanthropy Cooperation: A Bright Spot in China-US Relations
By Dingding Chen and Cai Jiazheng
At a time when many areas of the relationship are experiencing tensions, China and the U.S. have seen strengthened philanthropy cooperation ever since the outbreak of COVID-19.
The Potential for Japan-South Korea-US Trilateral Cooperation Through IPEF
By Kaitlyn King
Both Seoul and Tokyo are part of the U.S.-lead economic initiative. Can it help break the ice between the two?