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After FM Phone Call, Are Pakistan-US Ties on the Mend?

After FM Phone Call, Are Pakistan-US Ties on the Mend?

By Muhammad Murad
The first call between Ishaq Dar and Marco Rubio was another encouraging sign, but great uncertainty remains in the bilateral relationship.
US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Thai Officials Over Uyghur Deportation

US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Thai Officials Over Uyghur Deportation

By Sebastian Strangio
The Thai authorities deported 40 Uyghur asylum seekers to China in a secretive operation in late February.

The US Is Failing Uyghurs – and Letting China Dominate American Allies

The US Is Failing Uyghurs – and Letting China Dominate American Allies

By Omer Kanat
If the U.S. intends to be great, it cannot allow China a free pass to bully its allies.

Trump and Musk Doom the World’s Poorest to Even More Suffering from Climate Disasters

Trump and Musk Doom the World’s Poorest to Even More Suffering from Climate Disasters

By Krista Shennum
The Trump administration's retreat from global climate efforts has opened up a funding gap that urgently needs to be filled.

Thailand’s Uyghur Repatriation Shows the Consequences of Trump Policy Incoherence

Thailand’s Uyghur Repatriation Shows the Consequences of Trump Policy Incoherence

By Carolyn Nash
The Trump administration is no longer demonstrating concern with its own purported human rights priorities, and Thailand knows it.
US, Japan Issue Travel Alerts for Thailand After Uyghur Deportation

US, Japan Issue Travel Alerts for Thailand After Uyghur Deportation

By Sebastian Strangio
The two governments have warned their nationals about possible retaliatory attacks, citing the Erawan Shrine bombing in 2015.

Thailand Secretly Surrenders At Least 40 Uyghur Asylum Seekers to China

Thailand Secretly Surrenders At Least 40 Uyghur Asylum Seekers to China

By Luke Hunt
A decade-long ordeal ends with sneaky appeasement and a slap in the face of Marco Rubio.
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Holds 1st Meeting With US Secretary of State Rubio

South Korea’s Foreign Minister Holds 1st Meeting With US Secretary of State Rubio

By Mitch Shin
On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul held a meeting with his counterparts from the U.S. and Japan.

India and the New Trumpian World Order

India and the New Trumpian World Order

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The new world order would not disadvantage India. On the contrary, it would do well in a Trumpian world.

Quad and AUKUS Face an Uncertain Future Under Trump

Quad and AUKUS Face an Uncertain Future Under Trump

By David M. Andrews
The challenge is to make a compelling case for Trump to support and endorse these partnerships.

The Quad Under Trump 2.0: Early Signs of Shift Amid Continuity

The Quad Under Trump 2.0: Early Signs of Shift Amid Continuity

By Araudra Singh
The first Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting under the new U.S. administration suggested changes on at least three counts.
Can Marco Rubio Help Rebuild US Influence in Latin America – and Erode China’s?

Can Marco Rubio Help Rebuild US Influence in Latin America – and Erode China’s?

By Rodrigo Moura
While Rubio’s anti-China rhetoric aligns with Washington’s broader geopolitical goals, the tools at his disposal are insufficient to match Beijing’s economic engagement.

Philippine Troops to Train With US Missile System Next Month, Army Says

Philippine Troops to Train With US Missile System Next Month, Army Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The Typhon intermediate-range missile system has been present in the country since joint military drills in April 2024.
With Foreign Aid Freeze and Immigration Restrictions, US Leaves Afghan Allies in the Cold

With Foreign Aid Freeze and Immigration Restrictions, US Leaves Afghan Allies in the Cold

By Catherine Putz
Trump's executive orders on aid and immigration have effectively frozen the Afghan SIV program, stranding thousands of Afghans in the process of coming to the United States.

Trump 2.0 and Central Asia: Optimism After Rubio’s Comments

Trump 2.0 and Central Asia: Optimism After Rubio’s Comments

By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
During his nomination hearing last week, now-Secretary of State Marco Rubio endorsed the annulment of the Jackson-Vanik amendment, although its removal is ultimately a Congressional task.

How Will Trump’s National Security Team Shape His China Policy?

How Will Trump’s National Security Team Shape His China Policy?

By Gabriel Corsetti
Trump’s second administration includes representatives of all three foreign policy camps in the Republican Party. What does that mean for China policy?

Rubio’s Nomination Could Be the Change Cambodia’s Democracy Needs

Rubio’s Nomination Could Be the Change Cambodia’s Democracy Needs

By Samady Ou
From sanctions to grassroots engagement, the Florida senator has the opportunity to redefine U.S. leadership in Southeast Asia.
Rubio’s Nomination to Head US Diplomacy Bodes Well for Human Rights in China

Rubio’s Nomination to Head US Diplomacy Bodes Well for Human Rights in China

By Yaqiu Wang
The Florida senator has an opportunity to strengthen Donald Trump’s mixed record on holding Beijing accountable for abuses.

Trump’s Hawkish Cabinet Could Be a Stepping Stone to Future Deals With China

Trump’s Hawkish Cabinet Could Be a Stepping Stone to Future Deals With China

By Jiachen Shi
By assembling a hawkish yet loyal Cabinet, Trump gains the short-term advantage of employing a “good cop, bad cop” approach to China.
What Does Taiwan Think About Trump 2.0?

What Does Taiwan Think About Trump 2.0?

By Brian Hioe
Taiwan hopes to keep ties with the U.S. stable, and Trump's slate of appointees is a mixed bag in that regard.

Trump 2.0 Appears Unfavorable for Pakistan

Trump 2.0 Appears Unfavorable for Pakistan

By Umair Jamal
Appointments to key positions in Trump’s team include people who are pro-India and China hawks.

The ‘Taiwan Card’ in US Domestic Politics

The ‘Taiwan Card’ in US Domestic Politics

By Jiachen Shi, Andrew Devine, and Lin (Kirin) Pu
Democrats and Republicans are competing to show greater support to Taiwan, with real consequences for the U.S.-China-Taiwan triangle.

The US Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Still Has Serious Flaws

The US Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Still Has Serious Flaws

By Pierfilippo M. Natta
Uyghur rights should come ahead of corporations' profit. Not according to the U.S. legislature.
Why Speaker Pelosi Should Invite President Tsai Ing-wen Before Congress

Why Speaker Pelosi Should Invite President Tsai Ing-wen Before Congress

By Gerrit van der Wees
And why that invitation should signal a US policy change toward normalization.

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