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Why the West Has Gone Soft on Human Rights in Vietnam
By David Hutt
Hanoi's strategic importance to the U.S. and its allies has allowed the Communist Party greater leeway in silencing its critics.
Assessing Antony Blinken’s Jakarta Speech on the Indo-Pacific
By Sebastian Strangio
The U.S. Secretary of State made a broad array of promises, but was frustratingly short on specifics.
Bob Dole and a Lost Era of China-US Cooperation
By Chi Wang
Like the late Senator Dole, the Greatest Generation had a unique memory of World War II-era alliance between the U.S. and China.
Biden’s Exclusive Democracy Summit Disappoints
By Mohamed Zeeshan
By embracing some countries and excluding others, the US has squandered an opportunity to unite South Asia – at least ideologically – against Beijing.
US Envoy Conveys Concerns to Cambodia About Myanmar, China
By Associated Press
At the top of the agenda was China's refurbishment of facilities at Cambodia's Ream Naval Base.
Putin’s Visit Strengthens India’s Strategic Autonomy Stance
By Dalbir Ahlawat
Even as India tilts closer to the U.S., Russia continues to play a crucial role for Indian strategy.
US Imposes Arms Embargo on Cambodia, Citing Chinese Military Ties
By Sebastian Strangio
The largely symbolic move is the latest in a series of measures that the U.S. government has taken in response to Phnom Penh's growing ties with Beijing.
A Networked, High-Tech Alliance Makes an Attractive Target for Cyberattacks
By Eunwoo Lee
Increasing integration of technology and information among allies highlights the importance of cybersecurity – and fixing fundamental flaws.
A Cambodian Ambassador in Washington
By Luke Hunt
Despite the two nations' differences, Chum Sounry says relations are moving ahead.
Assessing the Proposed ‘Arm Taiwan Act’
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Seth Cropsey.
A New Direction for the China-US Phase One Deal?
By Bashar Malkawi
Enforcing the deal could ironically prove to be its undoing. What options does Washington have?
Is It Time for the US to Press Uzbekistan on Human Rights?
By Catherine Putz
A group of U.S. Senators have asked the Biden administration to center human rights in the upcoming Strategic Partnership Dialogue with Uzbekistan.