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James Mattis

US Foreign Policy: The Hill Strikes Back

US Foreign Policy: The Hill Strikes Back

By Toshihiro Nakayama
Congress, not the generals, is the best hedge against wayward U.S. foreign policy.

Mattis Out: The View from Taiwan

Mattis Out: The View from Taiwan

By Kent Wang
The Taiwanese in general thought of Mattis as a rational and cautious person, Trump is seen as much the opposite.
Large US Troop Pullout Planned in Afghanistan

Large US Troop Pullout Planned in Afghanistan

By Lolita C. Baldor
Officials say U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed the Pentagon to draw up plans to pull out of Afghanistan.

Is a Thaw Coming in US-China Relations?

Is a Thaw Coming in US-China Relations?

By Shannon Tiezzi
There are hopeful signs on several fronts, from trade issues to security ties.

US Announces Suspension of Vigilant Ace 2018 Exercise With South Korea

US Announces Suspension of Vigilant Ace 2018 Exercise With South Korea

By Ankit Panda
The suspension comes in anticipation of a second U.S.-North Korea summit meeting.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Mattis' Visit to China: Agree to Disagree?

Mattis' Visit to China: Agree to Disagree?

By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. secretary of defense brings a dose of “reality” to the U.S.-China military relationship.

A Fellow Named Chaos Goes To China

A Fellow Named Chaos Goes To China

By Bonnie Girard
U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis arrived in Beijing today.
Reflections on the 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue: What's the Indo-Pacific Anyway?

Reflections on the 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue: What's the Indo-Pacific Anyway?

By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
From the "Indo-Pacific" to the Korean Peninsula, what were the main themes and anxieties at the Shangri-La Dialogue?

South China Sea: US Flies Nuclear-Capable Bombers Near Scarborough Shoal

South China Sea: US Flies Nuclear-Capable Bombers Near Scarborough Shoal

By Ankit Panda
The bombers were en route to Guam from Diego Garcia.

US Defense Secretary: North Korea ‘Most Urgent and Dangerous Threat’ to US Security

US Defense Secretary: North Korea ‘Most Urgent and Dangerous Threat’ to US Security

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Testifying in front of U.S. lawmakers, the Pentagon’s new chief declared North Korea his top security concern.

Reflections on the 2017 Shangri-La Dialogue: Whither the Rules-Based Order in Asia?

Reflections on the 2017 Shangri-La Dialogue: Whither the Rules-Based Order in Asia?

By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran are back from the Shangri-La Dialogue with reflections.
Trump's Qatar Tweets Show Why Mattis' Task in Singapore Was Impossible

Trump's Qatar Tweets Show Why Mattis' Task in Singapore Was Impossible

By Ankit Panda
Trump's behavior on the world stage shows that even his own cabinet secretaries can't speak on his behalf.

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