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US Credibility in ASEAN in the Shadow of the Ukraine Conflict
By David Cohen and Alexandra Koch
Washington's deepening engagement with NATO has unsettled efforts to consolidate alliances and partnerships in Southeast Asia.
Survey: Americans Increasingly See China as a Threat
By David Rising and Ken Moritsugu
Currently, 62 percent of Americans see China as a competitor and 25 percent as an enemy.
Biden to Make First Asia Trip in May
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. president will be visiting South Korea and Japan from May 20-24.
India-US Relations and the ‘Jaishankar Doctrine’
By Raymond E. Vickery, Jr.
This doctrine is grounded firmly in history and in two analytic divides: East vs. West and India's political vs. non-political interests.
Can an Antifragile Mindset Help Reframe the China-US Tech Rivalry?
By Manoj Harjani and Tan Ming Hui
If removed from its zero-sum framing, the China-U.S. tech competition could actually be good for both countries in the long term.
Are Kyrgyzstan and the US Finally Nearing a New Bilateral Cooperation Agreement?
By Catherine Putz
In recent interviews both U.S. officials and the Kyrgyz president have suggested that Bishkek and Washington may be nearing the signing of a new Bilateral Cooperation Agreement.
China’s Zero COVID Policy to Renew US West Coast Port Congestion
By Sara Hsu
Lockdowns in Shanghai and elsewhere are resulting in shortages, as there’s a backlog of goods waiting to be moved within China and around the world.
US Pentagon Chief Speaks for 1st Time to Chinese Counterpart
By Robert Burns
For months, Austin has failed to get Gen. Xu Qiliang, deputy chairman of the Party's Central Military Commission, on the phone. Instead, he spoke to lower-ranked Defense Minister Gen. Wei Fenghe.
India and the US: Defense Collaboration Is Key
By Yusuf Unjhawala
The two countries do not have a single project that they can hold up as symbolic of the depth of their defense cooperation.
Biden’s Problem With India
By Mohamed Zeeshan
On an array of issues and norms of importance to the Biden administration, India’s position is more akin to that of China than the US.
Time for the US to Step Up in Solomon Islands
By Anne-Marie Brady
Washington must start to shape its own policy on the Solomons, otherwise Campbell’s trip is a fool’s errand.
How Much Are South Koreans Willing to Pay Toward the US Alliance?
By Timothy S. Rich, Maggie Fields, Kierigan McEvoy, and Joe Black
South Koreans are generally supportive toward hosting U.S. troops, but their preferred cost-sharing levels are below what Seoul already pays.