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Harris condolence trip doubles as outreach to oil-rich United Arab Emirates
In The News
A whirlwind trip by Vice President Kamala Harris to the United Arab Emirates to pay respects following the death of its ruler doubled as an opportunity to reset a relationship...
By Richard Fontaine
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Australia’s ‘khaki’ election campaign centers on fears of China
In The News
Australia’s defence minister told the country to “prepare for war” in the run-up to this week’s general election, capping what analysts have called a “khaki campaign” by Scott...
By Lisa Curtis
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Biden’s Asia trip shifts focus to China
In The News
President Biden will embark on his first trip to Asia as chief executive this week, an opportunity to focus more on the challenge posed by China since his administration has b...
By Joshua Fitt
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US tells Asean leaders Washington committed 'for generations'
In The News
President Joe Biden on Friday promised a long-term commitment to South-East Asia in the face of China's growing influence as he met regional leaders for a first summit in Wash...
By Richard Fontaine
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CNAS Responds: Biden Hosts Southeast Asian Leaders for U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit
Press Note
Today, as President Biden meets with leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for a U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit, the administration looks to reaffirm key ...
By Richard Fontaine, Lisa Curtis, Jacob Stokes & Joshua Fitt
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US to invest $150mn in south-east Asia in attempt to counter China
In The News
The Biden administration has announced it will invest $150mn in south-east Asian countries in an effort to boost economic engagement in the region as part of its strategy to c...
By Lisa Curtis
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Biden urged to strike better balance between Asia and Europe to counter threats
In The News
Biden's attempts to prioritize U.S.-Asia foreign policy as China poses military threats to Taiwan and in the South China Sea, in addition to undermining U.S. economic dominanc...
By David Feith
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Biden Team Sees China Tilt Aided as Putin Falters in Ukraine
In The News
As Europe’s largest conflict since World War II rages in Ukraine, top Biden administration aides are increasingly convinced it could provide the US with an unexpected advantag...
By Richard Fontaine
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Confronting Russia will deter China, says Japanese defense minister
In The News
A strong international response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine is critical to deterring China from embarking on territorial conquests in Taiwan or the South China Sea, sai...
By Jacob Stokes
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U.S. lacks Asian logistics support for armed conflict: Pentagon
In The News
The U.S. Department of Defense believes that American forces lack sufficient logistics capabilities in Asia to refuel and rearm in the event of an armed conflict in the region...
By Jacob Stokes
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US on NZ and the Pacific: ‘We must do more’
In The News
The purpose of the US Business Summit may have been to grow economic ties between New Zealand and the world superpower, but it was little surprise that the Ukraine war dominat...
By Richard Fontaine
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North Korea pledges to strengthen nuclear forces at military parade
In The News
With his comments about the “mission” of North Korea’s nuclear weapons, the North Korean leader is “threatening that his nuclear weapons can be used for offensive purposes and...
By Dr. Duyeon Kim
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What Taiwan can learn from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
In The News
On a Friday night in Taipei, dozens of people gather in a bookstore to learn what to do if war comes to Taiwan. The shop window is plastered with slogans denouncing China and ...
By Jacob Stokes
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North Korean leader shown observing weapons test as country fires projectiles into eastern waters
In The News
North Korea fired two projectiles into waters off the east of the Korean Peninsula Saturday evening, according to the South Korean military, the country's 12th such test this ...
By Dr. Duyeon Kim
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North Korea tests new weapon bolstering nuclear capability
In The News
North Korea has test-fired a new type of tactical guided weapon designed to boost its nuclear fighting capability, state media reported Sunday, a day before its chief rivals t...
By Dr. Duyeon Kim
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Ministerial Dialogue: U.S.-India deepen understanding in midst of differences
In The News
Lisa Curtis, Senior Fellow and Director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), said it was expected that the meetings would go ...
By Lisa Curtis
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US, India cementing occasionally touchy relationship
In The News
The US-India "two plus two" ministerial level meeting in Washington on Monday turned into something far bigger - it was upgraded to a summit. The symbolism was strong, signall...
By Lisa Curtis
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Is India’s position on Russia affecting its relationship with the U.S.?
Last week, India’s strategic partner, the U.S., warned of consequences for any country, including India, which conducts local currency transactions through Russia’s central ba...
By Lisa Curtis
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What political upheaval in Pakistan means for rest of the world
In The News
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan blocked a no-confidence vote he looked sure to lose on Sunday and advised the president to order fresh elections, fueling anger among the op...
By Lisa Curtis
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Singapore PM’s talks with Biden show US won’t waver from Indo-Pacific focus to counter China amid Russia-Ukraine conflict: analysts
In The News
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s series of high-profile meetings during a week-long visit to the US shows Washington’s intention to continue with its focus on the In...
By Jacob Stokes
