World | ANALYSIS May 19, 2021

Biden, boxed in on Israel-Gaza, is only able to urge a cease-fire

Biden's statement, expressing support for a halt to the deadly warfare but not demanding one outright, showed the limits of U.S. power.

World Apr 15, 2021

Biden pulls the plug on Afghan War despite risk of turmoil ahead

For the U.S. President, withdrawing the remaining American troops from Afghanistan is a recognition of the inevitable after 20 years of war with no clear victory in sight.

World / Politics Mar 25, 2021

Blinken says U.S. won’t force ‘us-or-them’ choice with China

The top American diplomat said that the U.S. and its allies need to come together to develop technologies when the benefits of trading with China must be weighed against the risks.

Asia Pacific / Politics | ANALYSIS Mar 20, 2021

U.S. and China must figure out what’s next after talks clear the air

While the Americans portrayed the talks as a good chance to exchange views, they left Alaska without any clear path forward on key issues, with experts saying relations may only get worse.

Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Mar 1, 2021

Biden putting tech — not troops — at center of U.S.-China strategy

The administration is moving to put semiconductors, artificial intelligence and next-generation networks at the heart of U.S. strategy toward Asia, attempting to rally what officials are calling "techno-democracies” to stand up to China.

Asia Pacific / Politics | FOCUS Feb 17, 2021

Biden builds out China team with staff who reflect tougher tone

It wasn’t always clear that the administration — many of whose officials worked to foster close, cordial ties with China during the Obama era — would press a tough line.

Asia Pacific Jan 20, 2021

Incoming top U.S. diplomat says Washington still ‘long way’ from stronger Iran deal

Antony Blinken said Tehran must return to compliance with the terms of the deal first, and he vowed to work closely with Congress as potential talks progress.

World Jan 10, 2021

Trump chaos peaks: First ‘I need 11,000 votes,’ then a riot

A seven-day stretch that began with a call demanding Georgia officials help overturn the state’s election crescendoed with him inciting a mob toward the nation’s Capitol.

World / Politics Nov 17, 2020

Trump to saddle Biden with last-minute flurry of policy moves

U.S. President Donald Trump is rushing to leave his final mark on energy, financial and foreign policy while stalling the transition to President-elect Joe Biden — who warned that further delays in the handoff risk increasing the coronavirus death toll. The Pentagon told military commanders ...

Asia Pacific / Politics | ANALYSIS Aug 8, 2020

Trump’s attacks on China reach new peak of ‘pent-up’ grievances

U.S. President Donald Trump’s rapid-fire escalation of attacks on China — from bans of WeChat and TikTok to sanctions on Hong Kong’s top official — underscores that he’s dropped past restraint and decided to make confronting Beijing his priority less than 90 days before ...