U.S. officials envision imperial roles for Palau, the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia.
The American Empire Runs Through the Compact States
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Extreme Events Are the New Normal, and Not Just in the Weather
From the war in Ukraine to the rise of far-right autocrats worldwide, extremism has become a part of everyday life.
Taiwan and the Virtues of Ambiguity
In her effort to change the status quo with Taiwan, Nancy Pelosi might get just the war that she wants to prevent.
U.S. Pivot to Asia Means War for Filipinos
Great power conflict between China and the United States has undermined the sovereignty of the Philippines and militarized the islands.
End the Korean War and Stop the US-China Arms Race
Rising tensions in East Asia between the United States and China make another catastrophic war just one incident or accident away.
With RIMPAC, South Korea Expands Its Military Footprint
Wherever the South Korean military expands its capabilities, protesters are there to confront it.
China Will Decide the Outcome of Russia versus the West
Is Putin the face of the future or the final gasp of the past?
The Feminist Response to RIMPAC and the U.S. War Against China
From Hawai’i to Okinawa, women leaders across the Asia and the Pacific offer an alternative to great power competition.
The Rare Earth Dilemma
The United States is increasingly worried about China’s near-monopoly on the mining and processing of these strategic minerals.
Biden’s Golden Opportunity to Reverse Course on China
Improving relations with China could lower inflation, isolate Vladimir Putin, and accelerate the transition to a clean energy future.