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America First
‘America First’ and Threading the Needle on Tech Sovereignty
By Corey Lee Bell and Elena Collinson
A disproportionately hardline policy from the incoming Trump administration could ultimately see a more isolated U.S. lose the tech war, and a great deal more.
What Does the Rise of the New Right Mean for China-US Relations?
By Jiachen Shi
Politicians like Rand Paul embrace a firm non-intervention stance, which results in a far more moderate approach to China issues.
In Biden’s ‘America First’ Lite, Allies and Partners Come Second
By William Choong
After the fall of Kabul, there will be an element of doubt surrounding U.S. commitments in the Indo-Pacific.
Alleging Currency Manipulation, US Slaps Duties on Vietnamese Vehicle Tires
By Sebastian Strangio
While relatively minor, the duty runs counter to the administration's assiduous attempts to build a regional coalition to stand up to China.
To Compete With China, the US Needs to Drop ‘America First’
By Troy Stangarone
If the United States is to engage in a long-term great power competition with China, it will need to decouple from the Trump administration’s “America First” agenda.
Washington Again Revokes Duty-Free Access for Thai Goods
By Sebastian Strangio
While the Thai government has shrugged off the decision, it is unlikely to do much to improve relations between Washington and Bangkok.
At UN, Xi Outlines China’s Vision for the World
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi's address followed (and implicitly responded to) a typical broadside from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Scott Snyder on Trump, South Korea, and ‘America-First’ Alliance Policy
By Shannon Tiezzi
"One dismisses the president’s longstanding beliefs that allies such as South Korea are free riders at one’s own peril."
US Interests Are Not Served by Making a Scapegoat of South Korea
By Sukjoon Yoon
The U.S.-South Korea SMA negotiations have devolved into a blatant shakedown. That's bad for both sides.
Schisms on Display as the G20 Summit Convenes
By Elaine Kurtenbach and Foster Klug
G-20 leaders clash over values amid calls to protect economic growth.
Asia's Geopolitical Challenges: Outlook 2019
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Tiberio Graziani.
Trump Has No Intention of Making a Trade Deal With China
By Kyle M. Griffin
Overwhelming bipartisan support means the president has strong incentives to maintain a protracted trade war.
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