China has announced the easing of restrictions to allow some foreigners entry into the country, but the decision comes with a caveat: it will only…
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The leaders of the Quad – a security dialogue that includes the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia –held their historic first summit level meeting on…
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The Afghan peace process was beginning to see signs of revival after the stalling of Doha talks in January and a surge of Taliban violence…
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The Asia EDGE fellows program is designed to provide mid-career professionals in South and Southeast Asia with a nonresident, one-year fellowship of $3,500 to contribute…
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Since the inauguration, President Joe Biden has spoken with the leaders of all major rising powers and initiated a new era of multilateral cooperation in…
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The Indo-Pacific is the most critical region today for global prosperity and security. As the region continues in a state of flux, pivotal countries in…
Since the inauguration of President Joe Biden, Washington has been talking tough, expecting “extreme competition” between the U.S. and China in the coming years. In…
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As COVID-19 cases surpass 100 million globally, the successful distribution of vaccines is the only solution that allows the world to truly recover from the…
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After two months of misinformation and failed lawsuits against the result of the 2020 Presidential Election, President Donald Trump’s denial of electoral loss has culminated…
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No one would disagree that 2020 has been a year filled with turmoil and crises. As a new strain of the virus spreads across the…
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Just as the transition from President Barack Obama to President Donald Trump marked a significant change in policy towards Taiwan, so too might the transition…
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Although President Donald Trump has yet to concede the 2020 election, the Electoral College voted on December 14 and confirmed the Biden-Harris victory. Meanwhile, President-Elect…
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Against the rising level of COVID infections around the world, November has been an eventful month for multilateral diplomatic engagements. Leaders and representatives of Rising…
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During the pandemic, China has been ratcheting up military pressure on Taiwan, leading to more cross-strait tension than ever and raising concerns about Taiwan’s ability…
After four days of vote counting, news organizations on Nov 7 declared Democratic candidates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the winners of the 2020…
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