U.S. Politics

Threats to democracy seen in the U.S. are a global issue, but differences in the media and political systems limit their impact in Australia — for now.

Swing voters in a battleground state may have leaned right.

The country's omnidirectional foreign policy doctrine cushions it from changes in the domestic affairs of key partner states.

For 13 Asia-Pacific countries, we ask: Would the government prefer Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as the next U.S. president?

Even if Trump could somehow weather the economic repercussions of another trade war, the broader political consequences for the Republican Party would likely be insurmountable.

The debate between the state governors highlighted the divide between Democrats and Republicans on China.

The current political turmoil is a worrying sign not just for America’s European allies, but also those in Asia.

His strategy of framing China-U.S. competition within an ideological and cultural narrative allows DeSantis to differentiate himself from former President Donald Trump.

The idea of a TikTok ban may seem to have bipartisan support, but that belies the complicated political calculations going on behind the scenes.

History shows us that blithely chasing consensus could lead decision-makers in Washington astray, with disastrous consequences.

China policy has become a proxy for different economic strategies at home: more investment (and deficit spending) vs. budget cuts and a market-driven approach.

Republicans may find they can best pursue two top agenda items – contain China and cripple Biden – by intertwining them.