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Subcontinental Squabbles
Pakistan’s Bogeyman in Afghanistan

U.S. policymakers should be wary of Pakistan’s perennial complaints about India’s role in Afghanistan.

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Asian Futures
Whose Indo-Pacific?

The Trump Administration keeps talking up its “Indo-Pacific” strategy—but no country in the region interprets it in quite the same way.

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Troubled Waters
A South China Sea Change?

As Chinese construction and militarization proceed apace, the United States and its allies are ramping up their activity in the South China Sea.

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Asia's Game of Thrones
India and China: The Risks of a Reset

Modi’s visit to China this week could lead to an easing of their strained ties—but any reset will benefit Beijing far more than New Delhi.

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Strategic Realignment
The Indo-Pacific Moment

Washington’s new strategic focus on the Indo-Pacific aptly aligns with New Delhi’s broadening ambitions—but the growing partnership will need to be carefully managed.

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