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What to Make of Secretary Pompeo Decertifying Hong Kong Autonomy
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made history yesterday when he refused to certify that Hong Kong is autonomous from China. What’s the significance of that move? -
Years of Dereliction Has Left the PLO Facing Annexation Without a Plan
Mahmoud Abbas has threatened to walk away from agreements with Israel and the United States, but it's not clear what that would mean in practice. -
The German Constitutional Court Nixes Foreign Surveillance
The German Constitutional Court ruled that German espionage activity must conform to the country’s constitution, even if conducted overseas on non-German citizens. What’s in the ruling? -
Mapping the China Debate
To better understand the conversation on U.S. policy toward China, it’s helpful to break down hawks and doves into more precise categories. -
The Deterrent Threat of a Vetoed War Powers Resolution
While President Trump can decide whether to use force against Iran, Congress has taken steps that may make him unwilling to do so. -
China’s Failed Pandemic Response in Africa
China has tried to build goodwill with its "mask diplomacy," but its efforts are backfiring. -
ChinaTalk: AI Basic Research in China and the U.S.
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U.S.-China Rivalry After COVID-19: Clues and Early Indications from Southeast Asia
Both the United States and China have lost credibility from their responses to the crisis. -
Defending the U.S. Military Presence in Africa for Reasons Beyond Counterterrorism
As the Pentagon contemplates a drawdown of the U.S. military presence in Africa, it is imperative for the U.S. military to reaffirm its non-counterterrorism missions in the region and reform how it execu... -
Can the Islamic State's Afghan Province Survive Its Leadership Losses?
The organization's leader was arrested, then his successor. Now it will try to regroup. -
How Has Russia Responded to COVID-19?
Russia initially seemed largely unscathed by the pandemic. But the virus has since arrived in full force. How has the country responded? -
ChinaTalk: Coronastories 3—Nanjing, Nepal, and Singapore