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U.S. in Asia
On Defense, Trump’s Early Moves in Asia Have Been Notably Normal
By Tom Corben
Despite its high-decibel MAGA rhetoric, the administration has largely upheld the regional commitments made during Joe Biden's presidency.
The ‘Lost Decade’ of the US Pivot to Asia
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Richard Fontaine.
VP Harris Assures Asian Leaders US Is ‘Here to Stay’
By Krutika Pathi
Asian countries have long worried about U.S. economic commitment to the region.
Does the Afghan Debacle Signal Declining US Influence?
By Niha Dagia
Experts say to maintain influence Washington “will need at a minimum to recognize the Taliban government.”
Beyond Alliance Repair: Biden Must Do More in the Indo-Pacific
By Ashley Townshend and Tom Corben
Washington must sharpen its focus on strengthening the regional order-defending agendas of its Indo-Pacific alliances.
What Are Asian Governments Saying About the Storming of the US Capitol?
By The Diplomat
A collection of official statements from across the Asia-Pacific.
To Face Down China, Should the United States Turn Away From the Middle East?
By Robert Farley
It’s not that simple. Any effort to characterize China as an existential threat implies a level of conflict that will provide justification for U.S. intervention anywhere in the world.
The Biden Administration: Asia Reacts
Yuki Tatsumi, Dino Patti Djalal, and Suhasini Haidar weigh in on the hopes and fears East, Southeast, and South Asian countries have for the Biden administration.
Getting the Pacific Deterrence Initiative Right
By Benjamin Rimland and Patrick Buchan
The PDI will undoubtedly set the groundwork for U.S. defense posture in Asia for the foreseeable future. Getting it right matters.
Has Japan’s Foreign Policy Gone Beyond the Yoshida Doctrine?
By Ayako Kusunoki
The principles of Japanese foreign policy have evolved.
The Future of American Power Will be Shaped in the Indo-Pacific
By Monish Tourangbam
How will the United States maximize its gains and minimize its losses in the emerging geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific?
Military Build-up in the Asia-Pacific: An Interview With Hawaii’s Sen. Brian Schatz
By Jon Letman
Hawaii’s senior senator discusses missile defense, prospects for peace on the Korean peninsula, and more.
Top US, Maldives Diplomats Meet in Washington
By Ankit Panda
The meeting marks the highest-level interaction between the two countries since a change in government in Malé.
The Art of the Balance: Japan, China and the United States
By Catherine Putz
It’s no easy thing to balance a distant ally with a worrisome close neighbor.
Navigating Asia’s Stormy Seas: Regional Perspectives on US-China Competition
By Michael S. Chase and Mara Karlin
In an era of uncertainty, countries across the region are carefully balancing relations with Washington and Beijing.
North Korea Talks: Getting Around the Sequencing Problem
By Joshua Nezam
The sequencing problem requires coordination between the U.S., China, and Korea to pressure meaningful steps from Kim.
What Makes America the Most Powerful State in Asia?
By Catherine Putz
In the Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index, Washington remains on top. But China isn't far behind.
Why the United States Congress Should Work to Advance US-India Ties
By Raymond E. Vickery, Jr.
The future development of the U.S.-India relationship will require legislative ballast in the United States.
China’s Quest to Marginalize the US Hits a North Korea-Sized Snag
By Kerry Brown
China's plan to globally circumvent the U.S. is working. There's just one problem: North Korea.
What to Make of the New US Defense Secretary's 'Apology Tour'
By Alex Ward
In Asia next week, it's up to Mattis to salvage key relationships bruised by President Trump's campaign rhetoric.
Interview: Francis Fukuyama
By Emanuel Pastreich
Francis Fukuyama on the rise of China, East Asia tensions, and the role of the United States.
Shaping the Asia-Pacific Order: Don’t Count the US Out
By Robert A. Manning
With some foresight and leadership, the postwar system can survive.
How Russia, China, and IS Have Made the US Popular Again
By Rob Spalding and Adam Lowther
Allies and partners are looking to the United States in ways not seen since the Cold War.
The Next US President: Asia's Impact on America's Future
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angelica O. Tang
Insights from Admiral Dennis Blair
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