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A U.S. President Pursuing Peace

OPINION — It’s gratifying seeing President Donald Trump personally pursuing peace and reconciliation in a world ravaged by war and conflict. His [...] More
AsiaMiddle EastEuropeAmbassador Joseph DeTrani
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On the Brink of Another India-Pakistan War

OPINION — The killing of 26 Indian tourists at Pahalgam in Indian Administered Kashmir (IAK) is the first major terrorist incident in Kashmir since [...] More
AsiaTim Willasey-Wilsey

Expert Q&A: A Vietnam Veteran and CIA Leader on Lessons from the War

EXPERT Q&A — John McLaughlin was drafted and sent to Vietnam as an intelligence officer in 1969. He would later have a distinguished career in the [...] More
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50 Years Later, Reflections on Vietnam - From Those Who Lived It

50 Years Later, Reflections on Vietnam - From Those Who Lived It

SPECIAL REPORT — Fifty years ago this week, the long U.S. war in Vietnam came to an end. U.S. combat troops had left the country two years before, [...] More
AsiaReporting
The U.S. Tries to Halt a Shipbuilding Crisis

The U.S. Tries to Halt a Shipbuilding Crisis

EXPERT INTERVIEWS — There is at least one issue involving national security and U.S. manufacturing that enjoys bipartisan support – and at least one [...] More
ChinamilitaryAsiaReporting

A U.S.-Philippines ‘Full-Battle Test’ Aimed at China 

OPINION — “Beijing's aggressive maneuvers around Taiwan are not just exercises – they are dress rehearsals for forced unification…Russia's growing [...] More
AsiaWalter PincusFine Print

Silicon Diplomacy: How Tech Can Revive America’s Oldest Asian Alliance  

OPINION — For decades, Thailand has worked to energize its economy, attract foreign investment, and modernize services for its people. Thailand is a [...] More
AsiaTech/Cyber
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Top U.S. Commanders See Major Pacific Risks

Top U.S. Commanders See Major Pacific Risks

CIPHER BRIEF REPORTING — A pair of top U.S. military commanders warned Congress last week of dangers in their areas of operations which could factor [...] More
AsiaReporting

Dealing with Nuclear Proliferation in a Dangerous Moment

OPINION — Numerous U.S. allies have expressed concerns regarding the nuclear weapons programs of Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran. Most of those [...] More
AsiaAmbassador Joseph DeTraniNuclearMiddle EastEurope

To Beat China, America Must Balance AI Innovation with National Security 

OPINION — While the White House is busy restricting trade with China, it keeps unlocking the back gate. Even as the Department of Commerce expanded [...] More
Alternative PerspectivesJack BurnhamMiddle EastTech/CyberJohanna YangAsia

Australia's Strategic Recalibration: Navigating Trump's Second Term

OPINION — Donald Trump's return to the White House has dramatically reshaped Australia's strategic landscape, forcing a delicate balancing act [...] More
AsiaLiesl Jordan
China Military Drills, a Pentagon Memo and a Question: What Next for Taiwan?

China Military Drills, a Pentagon Memo and a Question: What Next for Taiwan?

EXPERT INTERVIEWS — Last week, the Taiwan Strait landed back on the front pages for two very different reasons: China held a two-day, large-scale [...] More
AsiaReporting

Expert Q&A: What is the Actual State of China’s Nuclear Force?

EXPERT Q&A — The Pentagon has regularly warned in recent months about China’s rapid nuclear buildup, a potential sign of Beijing preparing for a [...] More
Alternative PerspectivesHans KristensenAsia