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Donald Trump

South Korea to America: Please Elect Hillary Clinton
By Elaine Ramirez
South Koreans are her biggest fans in Asia, but those hoping for more engagement could be disappointed.

The Presidential Politics of US China Policy
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Julian Chang.

A Chinese Perspective on the US Presidential Election
By Xie Tao
The rise of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders signal a seachange in American identity.

The Real Winner if TPP Crumbles: China
By Steven Keithley
The two U.S. presidential nominees are united in their opposition to the trade pact. That's music to Beijing's ears.

Asia’s Double Nightmare: Brexit and President Trump
By Anthony Fensom
After the economic shock of Brexit, Asia can ill afford Trump's protectionism.

Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, and the Future of US Asia Policy
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the 2016 U.S. general election.

TPP Update: A US 'Lame Duck' Ratification Looks Less Likely Every Day
By Ankit Panda
The political landscape in the United States suggests the Obama administration won't oversee TPP ratification.

What a Trump Presidency Would Mean for Afghanistan
By Samuel Ramani
The Republican nominee for the presidency would likely drastically change U.S. policy toward Afghanistan.

Why Xi Jinping Might Get on Well With Donald Trump
By Kerry Brown
China's leader, though a "princeling," has more in common with populist figures like Trump than first meets the eye.

Donald Trump’s Whataboutism
By Catherine Putz
If the US waits for utopia to argue in favor of liberty abroad, it will never happen.

Central Asia Merits Mention in GOP Platform
By Casey Michel
The paragraph was surprising for its even-keeled approach to the region, though it's doubtful Donald Trump will follow it.

Here's What the 2016 Republican Platform Has to Say About Asia
By Ankit Panda
The 2016 Republican platform opines broadly on the Asia-Pacific.