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May 21, 2024

Taiwan
Analyzing Lai Ching-te’s Inaugural Address: More Continuity Than Difference

In his inaugural address, Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te signaled broad continuity on cross-strait issues. China, however, is likely to respond with increased pressure. 

Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te delivers his inaugural speech in Taipei, Taiwan on May 20, 2024.
Blog Post by Rush Doshi and David Sacks Asia Unbound

May 8, 2024

Middle East and North Africa
War in Gaza Update: The Rafah Incursion and Negotiations Over Hostage Release and Ceasefire

 

Play Israeli forces launch a ground and air operation in the eastern part of Rafah
Virtual Event by Elliott Abrams, Steven A. Cook, and Carla Anne Robbins Middle East Program

September 21, 2005

Uzbekistan
Interview with Nancy Lubin on U.S.-Uzbek relations

On May 13, a protest and prison break in the eastern city of Andijan, Uzbekistan, turned violent as police reportedly opened fire on unarmed civilians, leaving as many as 700 dead. Human Rights Watch…

Interview by Lionel Beehner and Nancy Lubin

September 11, 2023

Trade
Decision Making in an Uncertain World

In a conversation with two of his former chiefs of staff, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert E. Rubin discusses his decision-making process and how policymakers should think about economic issues …

Play Robert Rubin speaking next to Bill Clinton
Event by Robert E. Rubin, Sylvia Mathews Burwell, and Michael Froman Renewing America

September 16, 2005

Elections and Voting
Afghan Expert Rubin: Despite Security Problems ‘Large Turnout’ Expected for Parliamentary Elections Sunday

Barnett R. Rubin, a well-known expert on Afghanistan, says that despite a worsening security situation recently, the Afghan people “are really eager to vote and there will be a large turnout” in that…

Interview by Bernard Gwertzman and Barnett R. Rubin

May 3, 2024

Japan
The U.S.-Japan Alliance

The alliance with Japan has been the cornerstone of U.S. security policy in East Asia for decades. Now, Japan’s role in global security is growing as challenges from China and North Korea mount.  …

Former U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta addresses U.S. and Japanese forces at Yokota Air Base outside of Tokyo, October 24, 2011.
Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors

July 14, 2006

United States
Far be it from me to disagree with Robert Rubin

One thing I never thought I would see: William Greider  (no fan of Citibank Democrats) interviewing Robert Rubin.    The end result is well worth reading.  Rubin doesn’t seem to be in Steve Roach’s…

Blog Post by Brad W. Setser Follow the Money