The proposed meeting of Trump, Putin, and Xi nex month in Shenzhen could make real progress on arms control—as long as it steers clear of the Ukraine war.
Arms Control, not Ukraine, Should Be on the Superpower Agenda
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Asia & Pacific
Saving Lives in North Korea
A new book chronicles the challenging task of helping ordinary people in North Korea.
Washington’s Diesel Waiver Ends the Moral Case for Secondary Sanctions
Trump’s double standard on Russian energy exports will have a corrosive effect on relations with India and other countries.
Thailand Hosts a Controversial Guest
The World Bank and IMF are meeting this week in Thailand. The Thai people are not enthusiastic.
Coming Back to the Scene of the Crime
The IMF owes reparations to Thailand.
Why Washington Should Understand Indonesia’s Strategic Autonomy
For Indonesia, strategic autonomy is not about keeping great powers at arm’s length. It is about keeping enough options open to remain resilient.
Donald Trump Unlikely to Meet Kim Jong Un
The U.S. president wants a political spectacle while the North Korean leader is looking for concrete benefits.
Beyond the Summit: The Real Foundation of China-U.S. Stability
Young people, studying and working together across borders, is the basis of future cooperation.
The Xi-Trump Summit Runs on Oil that Isn’t Moving
Both countries are dependent on what’s trickling right now through two critical chokepoints.
Trump’s War and the Return of the Vietnam Syndrome
What happens when American military power can get the country into a conflict faster than diplomacy can get it out?