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Biden, Modi Seek to Deepen Their Bonds, But Geopolitical Friendships Have Limits
May 16, 2023

Biden, Modi Seek to Deepen Their Bonds, But Geopolitical Friendships Have Limits

By Josh Boak and Ashok Sharma
Like many geopolitical friendships, things are complicated between the world's largest economy (the U.S.) and its most populous nation (India).
The US and Japan as G7 Champions of Health and Democracy
May 11, 2023

The US and Japan as G7 Champions of Health and Democracy

By Kazuyo Kato and Mark P. Lagon
Washington and Tokyo can contribute conclusively to global governance in the service of peace, prosperity, and pluralism.

How the APEC San Francisco Summit Can Set the Tone for US Engagement in Asia
May 09, 2023

How the APEC San Francisco Summit Can Set the Tone for US Engagement in Asia

By Justin Kwan
The U.S. should focus on developing a roadmap for cooperation to enhance regional security, promoting people-to-people partnerships, and serving underrepresented communities in international trade. 

China Tells US to ‘Reflect Deeply’ Over Downturn in Ties
May 09, 2023

China Tells US to ‘Reflect Deeply’ Over Downturn in Ties

By Associated Press
China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang met U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns for a discussion of the “icy” relationship.

Latin and South America Are a Key to the United States’ Critical Minerals Puzzle 
May 05, 2023

Latin and South America Are a Key to the United States’ Critical Minerals Puzzle 

By Sam Howell
The U.S. depends on China for critical minerals, the backbone of the digital economy and modern military power. 
Middle Eastern Countries Are Rebalancing Relations With the US and China
May 05, 2023

Middle Eastern Countries Are Rebalancing Relations With the US and China

By Dale Aluf
Gulf states aren’t choosing China over the U.S., but rather weaning themselves away from overdependence on Washington by engaging with a variety of other partners.

How China Became a Wedge Issue Amid the US Debt Ceiling Nail-Biter
May 03, 2023

How China Became a Wedge Issue Amid the US Debt Ceiling Nail-Biter

By Jiachen Shi
Both Democrats and Republicans have tried to use the specter of China to justify their own budget plans.
Biden Hosts Philippine President Marcos, Hails ‘Ironclad’ Relations
May 02, 2023

Biden Hosts Philippine President Marcos, Hails ‘Ironclad’ Relations

By Sebastian Strangio
The White House summit applied a seal to a year of remarkable advances in U.S.-Philippines relations.

Proposed US Legislation Seeks to End Foreign Government Intimidation of Diasporas
May 01, 2023

Proposed US Legislation Seeks to End Foreign Government Intimidation of Diasporas

By David Whitehouse
Congress is moving to introduce legislation that would empower the U.S. government to tackle the growing phenomenon of transnational repression.

What Vietnam Needs from America: Lessons from a Past Alliance
April 28, 2023

What Vietnam Needs from America: Lessons from a Past Alliance

By Khang Vu
What Hanoi needs from its relationship with Washington depends overwhelmingly on the state of China-Vietnam relations.

US to Dock Nuclear Subs in South Korea for First Time in 40 Years
April 27, 2023

US to Dock Nuclear Subs in South Korea for First Time in 40 Years

By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, and Zeke Miller
The planned dock visits are a key element of the “Washington Declaration” issued during President Yoon’s U.S. visit in a bid to deter a North Korean attack.
American Prisoner in China Appeals to Basketball Star Brittney Griner for Help
April 25, 2023

American Prisoner in China Appeals to Basketball Star Brittney Griner for Help

By Peter Humphrey
Like Griner, Nelson Wells Jr. was imprisoned on flimsy drug charges without a fair trial. After nine years in a Chinese prison, he is hoping a new legal strategy can bring him home.

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