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3 Areas of Opportunity for the US-India Relationship
March 02, 2017
3 Areas of Opportunity for the US-India Relationship
Key priorities for the Trump administration as it engages with India.
3 Areas of Opportunity for the US-India Relationship
Did Trump Get Something Out of Xi in Exchange for Affirming 'One China'?
February 28, 2017
Did Trump Get Something Out of Xi in Exchange for Affirming 'One China'?
“The president always gets something.”
Did Trump Get Something Out of Xi in Exchange for Affirming 'One China'?
How Trump's 'Historic' Defense Spending Proposal Could Affect Asia
February 28, 2017
How Trump's 'Historic' Defense Spending Proposal Could Affect Asia
The Trump White House has big league plans for the U.S. military.
How Trump's 'Historic' Defense Spending Proposal Could Affect Asia
High-Ranking Chinese Envoy Visits Trump's Washington: What's on the Agenda?
February 28, 2017
High-Ranking Chinese Envoy Visits Trump's Washington: What's on the Agenda?
Details are scarce about Yang Jiechi's trip to the United States.
High-Ranking Chinese Envoy Visits Trump's Washington: What's on the Agenda?
Trump, Taiwan, and the ‘One China’ Policy
February 28, 2017
Trump, Taiwan, and the ‘One China’ Policy
Insights from Jonathan Sullivan.
Trump, Taiwan, and the ‘One China’ Policy
After Trump-Xi Call, US-China Interactions Expand, But Direction Remains Unclear
February 22, 2017
After Trump-Xi Call, US-China Interactions Expand, But Direction Remains Unclear
Trump's affirmation of the United States' 'one China' policy has allowed for more high-level U.S.-China activity.
After Trump-Xi Call, US-China Interactions Expand, But Direction Remains Unclear
The Future of NGOs in US-China Relations
February 22, 2017
The Future of NGOs in US-China Relations
Insights from Travis Tanner.
The Future of NGOs in US-China Relations
President Trump: Implications for Sri Lanka
February 15, 2017
President Trump: Implications for Sri Lanka
What Trump's general philosophy and approach to Asia will mean for small states like Sri Lanka.
President Trump: Implications for Sri Lanka
Shanghai to Silicon Valley: California in US-China Relations
February 15, 2017
Shanghai to Silicon Valley: California in US-China Relations
Insights from Matt Sheehan. 
Shanghai to Silicon Valley: California in US-China Relations
Two Weeks In, Trump Administration Remains Relatively Quiet on US-China Relations
February 07, 2017
Two Weeks In, Trump Administration Remains Relatively Quiet on US-China Relations
U.S.-China interactions since Trump's inauguration have been slow-moving and quiet.
Two Weeks In, Trump Administration Remains Relatively Quiet on US-China Relations
US Security Stakes in Central Asia
February 07, 2017
US Security Stakes in Central Asia
Insights from Erica Marat.  
US Security Stakes in Central Asia
The US, Japan, and Trade: What Trump Can Learn From the 1990s
February 07, 2017
The US, Japan, and Trade: What Trump Can Learn From the 1990s
As the Clinton administration learned, pushing Japan away over trade issues risks causing chaos in Asia.
The US, Japan, and Trade: What Trump Can Learn From the 1990s
Why Trump Must Talk to North Korea
February 04, 2017
Why Trump Must Talk to North Korea
Strategic patience isn't working. Diplomacy is the only other option that hasn't been fully explored.
Why Trump Must Talk to North Korea
Editor's Note: Goodbye 'Rebalance,' Hello 'Trans-Pacific View'
February 03, 2017
Editor's Note: Goodbye 'Rebalance,' Hello 'Trans-Pacific View'
New administration, new name for our U.S. Asia policy blog.
Editor's Note: Goodbye 'Rebalance,' Hello 'Trans-Pacific View'
Defense Secretary Mattis in Asia: Challenges for a 'Reassurer-in-Chief'
February 03, 2017
Defense Secretary Mattis in Asia: Challenges for a 'Reassurer-in-Chief'
If Mattis' job is to reassure allies of U.S. commitment, he will have a full plate during his time as secretary.
Defense Secretary Mattis in Asia: Challenges for a 'Reassurer-in-Chief'
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