U.S. Alliances Under Trump

Not everything truly is what it seems to be on the surface.

U.S. alliances have been tested under the Trump administration – but have also proven more durable than many expected.

China has an undeniable role in Myanmar’s peace process, but an ultimate resolution lies in Burmese hands.

With its latest power play, Pakistan’s civilian-military regime might have bitten off more than it could chew.

Fiji’s long-running split along lines of racial identity is at the center of the country’s tortured politics.

Why did Japan reverse course on the Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense system?

In Inner Mongolia, a new education policy sparked fears that China’s new hardline approach to ethnic issues has come to the region.

Regardless of who wins November’s election, China will face a hardened stance from the United States going forward.

As the crackdown against dissidents continues, we still don’t know how Beijing decides the victims, timing, and type of detention.

A new leader has brought new ideas, including on the sensitive question of cross-strait relations, but the old guard remains entrenched.

A charm offensive or wolf warrior diplomacy? Both, actually, are a key part of China’s diplomatic strategy.

From “untact” to “ontact,” South Korean music, TV, and film companies have adjusted quickly to the new normal of a socially distanced world.

There are obvious political reasons to hold elections this fall. But there are also risks to consider, especially during a pandemic.

Like other countries around the world, Seoul is trying to reshore production – with limited success.

A more uncertain and competitive political climate could lead to urgently needed quota legislation for female politicians.

A new report from a North Korean university stresses the importance of using social media in reporting.

Very little is known about whether and how China has sought to use nongovernmental exchanges in influence operations in India.

India’s apathy toward COVID-19 risks sparking a long-term economic crisis.

Since independence, political censorship and rising Islamism have combined to muzzle journalists and activists in the country.

Recent anti-Shia demonstrations in Karachi raise uncomfortable questions about the possible involvement of the Pakistani establishment.

Successful conclusion of the talks will allow both countries to explore other areas of cooperation and rebuild ties firmly.

Increasing tensions between China and the United States have given new life to an old question: Is there one single political path?

The administration’s strict coronavirus policies have led to domestic and international criticism, but a Cabinet full of former military men has stayed the course.

After earlier signs of leniency, the Vietnamese authorities used the Dong Tam trial to send a strong message.

U.S. Treasury’s listing of the Chinese-owned Union Development Group has reignited rumors that Beijing is eyeing a military presence on Cambodia’s coast.

Recent mass demonstrations indicate that the momentum for political reform is unlikely to dissipate any time soon.

In the state’s view, the problem of protests has been fixed by new legislation. On to the next marginal reform.

The economic slowdown in China, a result of the coronavirus pandemic, has affected the gas trade.

Can the Uzbek government ensure that those who participated in Gulnara Karimova’s corruption do not benefit from it once more?

Kazakhstan’s anti-monopoly agency fines the Atyrau refinery; Uzbekistan’s Fergana refinery becomes loot for investors.

Hundreds of millions of dollars of suspicious origin have transited in and out of Kazakhstan with the help of U.S. banks, an investigation of thousands of leaked documents reveals.

Following a recent redistribution plan, Australia’s Northern Territory will only have a single seat in the House of Representatives.

After almost three decades of uninterrupted economic growth, Australia’s luck has run out thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The question of recognizing China vs. Taiwan has been weaponized in a long-standing dispute between Malaita and the central Solomon Islands government.

Defense Secretary Esper’s recent visits to Palau and Guam highlight the importance of the Second Island Chain to U.S. interests — and China’s growing influence there.

The American debate on Taiwan is shifting in important ways.

What does the 2020 Democratic Party platform tell us about the trade policy that a President Joe Biden would pursue?

Dialogue with North Korea can deepen mutual understanding – or mutual mistrust.

The defense chief took over future fleet design from the Navy to fight China, but also cut costs.

Two overlapping triangular nuclear relationships could compound risks and complicate deterrence calculi for all the parties involved.

A recent case in India suggests complications in measuring a country’s cyber power through open-source intelligence.

Hypersonic weapons pose immense strategic and tactical dilemmas, but questions remain about their combat effectiveness and reliability.

What the renaming of a museum tells us about debating history in India.

The film has come to exemplify the trade-offs made by Hollywood to seek big gains in China – and the reputational costs involved.

The U.S. military brought metal to Vietnam. Its retreat forced the genre underground. But Vietnam’s metalheads persist decades later.