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October 9, 2024

Human Rights
Thailand's Chance to Send the Right Signal

The world is sleepwalking through Thailand’s growing denial of fundamental human rights, like freedom of expression. The country’s rights violations are aimed at shielding its centuries-old monarchy …

Move Forward Party supporters, mostly donning orange and holding up protest signs, react after Thailand's Constitutional Court delivers its verdict on a case seeking the dissolution of the party over its call for lese-majeste reform, in Bangkok, Thailand on August 7, 2024.

September 27, 2024

Ukraine
How Much U.S. Aid Is Going to Ukraine?

Nine charts illustrate the extraordinary level of support the United States has provided Ukraine in its war against Russian invaders.

A Ukrainian serviceman carries an artillery shell.

October 18, 2024

Infrastructure
Learning From Past U.S. Infrastructure Investments

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and the CHIPS and Science Act stand to transform U.S. infrastructure for decades to come. Policymakers should look to the successes and failures of the 1956 act tha…

FREDERICKSBURG, VA - APRIL 6: In an aerial view, vehicles on Interstate 95 travel past a construction project to add three lanes to the I-95 Rappahannock River Crossing on April 6, 2021 in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

October 10, 2024

Technology and Innovation
Advancing Inclusive Innovation: Meeting the Surge in Demand for STEM Jobs

To stay competitive, the United States will need to strengthen and diversify the sources of its talent in STEM fields.

Plainville, MA - September 19: Thermo-Fisher Scientist Nour Tabidi prepares a DNA sample in a lab.

September 27, 2024

China
China in Africa: September 2024

The outcomes of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing dominated headlines throughout September. Major infrastructure, green energy, and security commitments have silenced critics who doubt…

China's President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China September 5, 2024.

September 27, 2024

China
China-Russia Relations: September 2024

China and Russia have strengthened ties, despite tensions in the financial sector. The United States is closely monitoring their activity and increasing Chinese support for Russia's war effort in Ukr…

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

October 11, 2024

China Strategy Initiative
China in Europe: September 2024

This September, Beijing and Brussel’s tariff dispute led headlines. On the security front, European criticisms have heightened of Chinese support for the Russian war effort in Ukraine.

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck meets Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Berlin, Germany, September 17, 2024. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen

September 23, 2024

United States
To Drive National Security, Secure Supply Chains and Personal Data

New proposed rules on connected vehicles would keep China and Russia out of key parts of the automotive supply chain. But vulnerabilities in national security will remain until the U.S. establishes s…

Employees works at the assembly line of Zoox, a self-driving vehicle owned by Amazon, at the company's factory in Fremont, California on July 19, 2022

September 4, 2024

United States
Getting Economic Security Right

National security policymakers are understandably worried about economic risks, but they shouldn’t lose sight of other national interests.

Boxes marked 'Made in China' are lined up in NewAir's warehouse in Cypress, CA.

August 29, 2024

China Strategy Initiative
China in the Middle East: August 2024

August witnessed significant Chinese engagement in the Middle East. Relations with Israel soured as China condemned Israel’s war in Gaza and supported Iran. Meanwhile, ties with Riyadh blossomed with…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Al-Maliki attend a meeting with Jordanian, Egyptian, Indonesian and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) delegations.REUTERS/Florence Lo/Pool