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January 21, 2025

Asia
What Trump’s Appointments Tell Us About His Asia Policy

Security is likely to take priority over trade tensions in a second Trump administration.

Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio wears a navy suit, red tie, and American flag lapel pin while speaking.
Article by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Program

October 25, 2024

Middle East and North Africa
The Threat of Regional Military Expansion in the Middle East

Panelists discuss the latest updates regarding the conflict in the Middle East, the risks of wider escalation, and the role of the United States. PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is part of the Twenty-Ni…

Play Israeli soldier watches as Israeli tanks manoeuvre during military drill near Ein Zivan in Golan Heights.
Virtual Event by Dana El Kurd, Stanley McChrystal, Alex Vatanka, Steven A. Cook, and Nancy D. Bodurtha Middle East Program

January 17, 2025

Election 2024
What Do Trump’s Appointments Tell Us About His Asia Policy?

President-elect Donald Trump’s Asia policy emphasizes security concerns and a tougher stance on China while criticizing key regional partners and prioritizing trade imbalances.

President-elect Donald Trump wears a blue suit and red tie while hugging Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio, who wears a blue suit and blue tie.
Article by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

December 12, 2024

Asia
Asia’s Year of Elections Did Not Strengthen Democracy

Asia’s 2024 election wave fell short of advancing democracy, with autocratic regimes manipulating votes and even established democracies facing political challenges.

Supporters of India's ruling party celebrate during an election rally, waving flags, holding posters featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and surrounded by clouds of colorful smoke.
Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

November 18, 2024

China Strategy Initiative
China in the Middle East: October 2024

China continued its condemnation of Israel this month while it Chinese-Iranian ties were on full display during the BRICS summit. The UAE and China celebrated 40 years of diplomatic relations while C…

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan walks out of a car as he attends the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia October 23, 2024.
Article by Benjamin M. Holtzman China Strategy Initiative

December 10, 2024

Syria
What Assad’s Fall Means for Russia in the Middle East

The flight of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to exile in Russia poses a major strategic challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin, but the Kremlin’s influence in Syria and the region should not…

A member of the Russian military police guards a checkpoint on the outskirs of Damascus adorned with portraits of Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (R) in March 2018.
Expert Brief by Thomas Graham Europe Program

October 8, 2024

United States
CFR-Brookings Institution Election 2024 Virtual Public Event: The Future of the Middle East

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and the Brookings Institution Foreign Policy Program are collaborating to convene an expert discussion to examine the future of the Middle East. As part of a…

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Webinar by Steven A. Cook, Suzanne Maloney, Linda Robinson, Shibley Telhami, and Vivian Salama Election 2024 Events

October 21, 2024

Southeast Asia
Is the United States Losing Ground to China in Southeast Asia?

The United States’ influence in Southeast Asia is waning as China strengthens its position.

Vietnam and China's leaders wear blue suits while shaking hands in front of red and yellow flags.
Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

November 8, 2024

Election 2024
Southeast Asia Responds to Trump’s Victory

Southeast Asian leaders are adept at dealing with President-elect Trump’s transactional style of diplomacy, but an escalating U.S.-China conflict would severely harm the region.

Then-President Trump wears a tan shirt while sitting next to then-Philippine President Duterte, also wearing a tan shirt, with maroon flowers on the table.
Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

October 2, 2024

China Strategy Initiative
China in the Middle East: September 2024

Chinese engagement in the Middle East was significant throughout September. The month witnessed a host of conferences and visits by Arab leaders to Beijing and Chinese leaders to the Middle East’s ca…

China's Prime Minister Li Qiang meets Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Article by Benjamin M. Holtzman China Strategy Initiative