Antony Blinken

One way of looking at the 2+2 meeting is that a selection of items for future consideration was put on the table. What becomes of these items going forward is now the critical question.

The vice president of the Asia Society Policy Institute (and former assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs) on what we can glean from the administration's recent Asia outreach.

While the two sides were careful to avoid open disagreement, there are clear areas of tensions, from approaches to China and North Korea to alliance issues involving Japan.

The fiery stance from China’s diplomats signals they are willing to return perceived disrespect with more disrespect.

The contentious tone of the two sides' public comments suggested their private discussions will be even more rocky.

Kim Yo Jong issued a warning statement ahead of a U.S.-South Korea 2+2, in Pyongyang’s first direct comment to the Biden administration.

The Biden administration is moving to repair damage done, but new challenges still need to be faced.

The two sides had very different takes on what was said.

Russia has reportedly invited representatives of the Afghan government, the Taliban, China, Pakistan, and the United States to Moscow for a meeting next week.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will meet Chinese Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Yang Jiechi and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on March 18.

Parts of the brief letter have drawn a strong reaction from Afghan leaders, while talks dangle in Doha.