A key plank in the U.S.’s hawkish approach to China is building up partnerships around the Indo-Pacific. Notably this involves the Quadrilateral
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Japan Tees Up Abe’s Ex-Interpreter to Help Chart Course With Trump
Sunao Takao was the loyal interpreter at Shinzo Abe’s side, helping Japan’s then-leader to understand Donald Trump as they navigated contentious
Asia Ground Zero in the Revolution of Electric Vehicle Markets
The AI and green technology revolutions have generated economic disruptions, with the potential to reshape economies, with a new set of winners and
Would the Quad Play Any Role in Potential Conflict Over Taiwan?
In the wake of the U.S. Congress passing the “Strengthening the Quad Act” last month, one of the most striking things about the Quadrilateral Security
Canberra Ties the Knot With Washington
Over the last 25 years, Canberra has preferred a strategy of “riding two horses” rather than choosing between its biggest customer, Beijing, and its
Can the United States Sustain Its Gathering Momentum in Asia?
Last year was a strong year for U.S. foreign policy in Asia. Washington strengthened key alliances, upgraded relations with important partners,
Mongolia Strengthens Independent Policy Despite Debt and Corruption
Mongolia is successfully navigating great power geopolitical rivalry, the dynamics of electoral democracy and the challenges that face small,
Both the U.S. and Australia Are Adamant the Pacific ‘Matters.’ But Only One Is Really Moving the Dial
Henryk Szadziewski, University of Hawaii and Graeme Smith, Australian National University Just before the second summit between the U.S. and the
How AUKUS Plus Could Add to Indo-Pacific Coalition Building
The idea of “AUKUS Plus” has reemerged after the U.K. Foreign Affairs Committee issued a 2023 report saying the United Kingdom should extend
Can Vietnam Become the Next Asian Tiger?
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and rising U.S.-China trade tensions, Vietnam leapfrogged South Korea to become the United States’ sixth-largest trade
Why Indonesia Chose Autonomy Over BRICS Membership
Since 2011, observers have regarded Indonesia as a hot accession candidate should BRICS, a forum of emerging powers with Brazil, Russia, India, China
Can ASEAN and Japan Buttress the International Legal Order?
In 1973, Japan decided to start informal relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) before formalizing with the convening of