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scott Bessent Donald Trump JD Vance
Washington Politics

Trump loves tariffs but expect a more complicated trade policy

The incoming president is filling his team with repatriators, decouplers, and derailers when it comes to China and the world

Shavkat Mirziyoyev Donald Trump
Asia-Pacific

Central Asia: The blind spot Trump can't afford to ignore

From energy resources to economic growth, the region holds key assets for US foreign policy, trade, and security interests

Diego Garcia
Asia-Pacific

No, Mauritius isn't planning to 'give' US base at Diego Garcia to China

Biden can put these baseless smears to bed by finalizing the treaty before he leaves

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Asia-Pacific

Competing 'nationalisms' led to shocking showdown in Seoul

This zero-sum left-right confrontation does not bode well for Korea’s future.

Yoon Suk Yeol  south korea
QiOSK

Fearing his enemies, South Korea's Yoon declares martial law

After 22 impeachment attempts, the embattled president likely thinks this radical course is warranted. But it just may backfire on him.

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QiOSK

Diplomacy Watch: Will South Korea give weapons to Ukraine?

Deeper Russian-North Korea ties appears to be bringing Seoul and Kyiv closer