Initiative for U.S.-China Dialogue on Global Issues

Southeast Asia is often viewed as the region that most readily exemplifies the competitive forces of the United States and China at work. And yet, the analogy of Southeast Asia as a testing ground…

After 16 years with Angela Merkel as German chancellor, a change in leadership comes at a time when the China-Germany relationship has become increasingly fraught. Germany's political transition is…

In the twenty-first century, China’s pursuit of military modernization has continued to intensify—including its nuclear capability. A recent U.S. intelligence threat assessment stated that “Beijing…

In recent years, both China and the United States have witnessed devastating climate events, from raging fires in the American West and hurricanes in the American South, to record flooding and…

Over the past decade, economic growth and geopolitical shifts have increased the importance of Southeast Asia for international trade, finance, and security affairs. Heightened U.S.-China tensions…

To the surprise of some observers, the Biden administration has adopted a frank and sometimes confrontational stance towards China during its first several months in office. China has done the same…