Ideas
The Pandemic’s Geopolitical Aftershocks Are Coming
Western capitals aren’t just worried about the risk of a resurgence in coronavirus cases.
Ideas
On Arms Control, Little Reason for Optimism
Officials in Moscow and Beijing will read Mr. Billingslea’s interview and see nothing to give them reason to negotiate.
Ideas
Hong Kong Is Losing its Freedom
What should Washington do as the PRC increases pressure on Hong Kong — and Taiwan?
Threats
Coronavirus Not Slowing Russian, Chinese Space Activities, US General Says
Meanwhile, the U.S. has delayed several launches amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ideas
To Compete With Russia and China at Sea, Think Small
Great power competition requires more than preparing for great power conflict.
Science & Tech
New START Treaty Looks Dead in the Water
Unless Trump leads, observers say hopes for renewing the arms control deal with Russia, or a bigger one with China, will expire next year.
Ideas
US, China Should Pursue Peace, Not Military Brinkmanship
Neither side wants to appear weak, but recent actions and rhetoric by both sides has put all of us in greater danger of U.S.-China military tensions sliding into armed conflict.
Threats
China Is Spreading Coronavirus Disinformation, CISA Warns
The agency also cautioned against dangerous suggestions—such as ingesting bleach—as cures for the disease.
Policy
COVID-19 Is Accelerating Trends in the US-China Relationship
Economic analysts see a closing window for U.S. policymakers to engage with Chinese counterparts on areas of mutual interest and benefit.
Policy
China Is Buying Global Influence on the Cheap
The U.S. gives more money than China to many international organizations. So why do they seem more sympathetic to Beijing?
Ideas
Trump’s Nuclear Policy Has Failed
Recognizing that blunders and bad ideas have undermined stability and security is the first step toward recovery.
Ideas
Can China Use the Pandemic to Displace the US?
Distrust of Beijing may be growing, but so too is alarm over Washington's ineptitude.
Ideas
COVID-19 Offers a Golden Opportunity to Reengage with the Indo-Pacific
But the U.S. must act quickly, lest China turn the pandemic to its own advantage.
Ideas
Don't Be Fooled. Trump’s Cuts to WHO Aren’t About the Coronavirus
Republicans have been hating on international organizations for decades. This is just a convenient excuse to take another shot, and it harms American security.
Threats
Did the Coronavirus Escape from a Chinese Lab? Here’s What the Pentagon Says
Gen. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, directly addressed ‘rumor and speculation’ that COVID-19 is a made-in-China weapon of war.
Policy
Republicans Seek to Punish China for Coronavirus as Trump Waffles
“Having the relationship I have with China is a good thing,” Trump says. But Republicans say China needs to “pay a price.”
Ideas
The US Must Lead the World Out of This
If the coronavirus pandemic only causes us to look inward, China wins.
Ideas
Ep. 65: Preparing for the next coronavirus
Three things that could help better protect us ahead of the next coronavirus-like pandemic.
Ideas
China is Willing to Negotiate on Nuclear Arms, But Not on Trump’s Terms
Here are four steps that might bring Beijing to the table.
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