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United States
Nepal Recovers Slowly, But US Says It’s Time to Leave
By Jon Letman
The Himalayan nation joins a growing list of countries losing Temporary Protective Status.
The US ‘Space Force’ and Its Implications
By Namrata Goswami and Namrata Goswami
Trump’s proposed 'space force' responds to the quandary of how the US can best protect American assets in space.
Trump’s Strategy in Afghanistan: The Beginning of an Indefinite End
By Monish Tourangbam and Nandita Palrecha
Nearly a year after the strategy was introduced, the outcomes are inconclusive.
Sanctions Implicate Hun Sen’s Bodyguard Chief in Grenade Attack
By George Wright
Sanctions announced this week reference a 1997 grenade attack but illustrate souring modern relations between the US and Cambodia.
A West in Crisis, an East Rising? Comparing the G7 and the SCO
By Catherine Putz
The two summits, occurring almost contemporaneously, invite easy comparisons focused on tone and optics. What about substance?
With North Korea, Let’s Not Forget the Big Picture
By Gi-Wook Shin and Joyce Lee
Beyond denuclearization, making North Korea a 'normal state' should be the end goal.
Singapore: A Last Chance to Reunite Divided Korean-American Families
By Paul Kyumin Lee
The Singapore summit is an opportunity to make reunions between Americans and their families in North Korea a reality.
What Does China’s Belt and Road Initiative Mean for US Grand Strategy?
By Thomas P. Cavanna
Over time the BRI could threaten the very foundations of Washington’s post-WWII hegemony.
Uzbekistan Does Not Drift Among Great Powers
By Sherzodkhon Kudrathodjaev
Tashkent’s engagement with Washington doesn’t undercut its relations with Moscow and Beijing.
Will ‘Flammable Ice’ Be a Critical Factor in Asia’s Regional Security?
By Mayuko Yatsu
As China, Japan, and others aim to commercialize methane hydrate, its security implications should be examined.
What Does Trump’s Withdrawal From the Iran Nuclear Deal Mean for Afghanistan?
By Sibghatullah Arsalai
Washington’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal is not good news for Afghanistan.
The Quad, Vietnam, and the Role of Democratic Values
By Tom Corben
What is the ‘Democratic Security Diamond’ without concern for its normative basis?