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Is a US-Vietnam Strategic Partnership Likely to Happen Soon?
April 21, 2023

Is a US-Vietnam Strategic Partnership Likely to Happen Soon?

By Huynh Tam Sang and Vo Thi Thuy An
Despite auspicious diplomatic recent developments, an upgrade of the bilateral relationship remains unlikely, at least for now.

Blinken Bound for Vietnam as US Pushes for Upgrade in Relations
April 14, 2023

Blinken Bound for Vietnam as US Pushes for Upgrade in Relations

By Sebastian Strangio
Washington wants to raise relations to the level of a "strategic relationship," but Vietnamese leaders are moving cautiously, in light of the likely reaction from China.
US, Philippines Announce Further Upgrades to Security Ties
April 12, 2023

US, Philippines Announce Further Upgrades to Security Ties

By Sebastian Strangio
The 2+2 meeting of defense and foreign ministers coincided with the opening of the largest-ever iteration of the annual Balikatan military exercise.

US to Host Top Philippine Officials For Third 2+2 Ministerial Meeting
April 06, 2023

US to Host Top Philippine Officials For Third 2+2 Ministerial Meeting

By Sebastian Strangio
This is the first such meeting to take place since late in the administration of President Benigno Aquino III.

China’s G20 Diplomacy Highlights Geopolitical Rifts
March 03, 2023

China’s G20 Diplomacy Highlights Geopolitical Rifts

By Shannon Tiezzi
China's foreign minister met with his counterparts from Russia and India at a meeting dominated by discussions of the Ukraine war.

US Secretary of State Blinken Headed to Central Asia Next Week
February 25, 2023

US Secretary of State Blinken Headed to Central Asia Next Week

By Catherine Putz
Antony Blinken's first trip to Central Asia will involve bilateral meetings with all five of his regional counterparts, plus a convening of the C5+1 format.

Amid Reports of Blinken Visit, China Remained Ambivalent
February 04, 2023

Amid Reports of Blinken Visit, China Remained Ambivalent

By Hemant Adlakha
Sections of China’s officialdom and academia are adamant that the U.S. secretary of state should not be welcome in Beijing. 
Blinken, Wang Have First China-US Talks Since 20th Party Congress
November 01, 2022

Blinken, Wang Have First China-US Talks Since 20th Party Congress

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Chinese foreign minister stressed to his U.S. counterpart that Washington should not expect Beijing to change course.

Leading Marcos Critic Arrested On Cyber-Libel Charges
August 09, 2022

Leading Marcos Critic Arrested On Cyber-Libel Charges

By Sebastian Strangio
Walden Bello's arrest is an indication that the Philippines remains on the same downward human rights trajectory under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Blinken Bound for Southeast Asia and Africa Amid China Tensions
August 01, 2022

Blinken Bound for Southeast Asia and Africa Amid China Tensions

By Sebastian Strangio
The top U.S. diplomat will visit Cambodia and the Philippines en route to a three-nation tour of Africa.

Benjamin Zawacki on the Thailand-China-US Triangle
July 12, 2022

Benjamin Zawacki on the Thailand-China-US Triangle

By Sebastian Strangio
This week's visit to Thailand by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has cast a spotlight on the country's languishing treaty alliance with Washington.
ASEAN Should Harden Its Stance on Myanmar Junta, Blinken Says
July 11, 2022

ASEAN Should Harden Its Stance on Myanmar Junta, Blinken Says

By Sebastian Strangio
But the Southeast Asian bloc is unlikely to take the punitive line favored by the U.S. and its Western partners.

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