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April 15, 2024

Japan
Prime Minister Kishida’s Tour de Force

The highlights from Kishida Fumio's busy week in Washington.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcome Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the North Portico for an official State Dinner at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 10, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Blog Post by Sheila A. Smith Asia Unbound

November 17, 2023

India
Outcomes of the November U.S.-India 2+2 Dialogue

During November's 2+2 dialogue, India and the United States took steps to reaffirm their partnership.

Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh gestures to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken as they leave the 2+2 Dialogue in New Delhi.
Blog Post by Manjari Chatterjee Miller, Clare Harris, and Sanjana Sharma Asia Unbound

December 7, 2023

Israel
The President’s Inbox Recap: The Renewed Fighting in Gaza

The temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas collapsed.

An IDF solider as viewed riding on a Humvee.
Blog Post by James M. Lindsay The Water's Edge

September 15, 2023

Zimbabwe
Further Downhill for African Democracy Efforts

Democracy is decidedly worse for wear in Africa following a set of sham elections in Zimbabwe and Gabon, with few bright spots in the upcoming electoral calendar.  

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa speaks during his inauguration at the National Sports Stadium in Harare, Zimbabwe on September 4, 2023.
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin Africa Program

February 6, 2023

China
What China’s Surveillance Balloon Says About U.S.-China Relations

Neither the United States nor China is prepared for a serious crisis.

A cloud of white smoke around a while balloon drifting in the sky.
Blog Post by David Sacks Asia Unbound

September 22, 2022

Taiwan
While Pledging to Defend Taiwan from China, Biden Shifted on Taiwan Independence. Here’s Why That Matters.

President Biden's comment on Taiwan independence is a break from his predecessors.

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Global Fund’s Seventh Replenishment Conference in New York, U.S., September 21, 2022.
Blog Post by David Sacks Asia Unbound

March 10, 2023

United Nations
Women This Week: International Women’s Day

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers March 4 to March 10.

Afghan women refugees carry signs, as they participate in "Aurat March" or "Women's March," to mark International Women's Day, in Islamabad, Pakistan March 8, 2023.
Blog Post by Caroline Kapp Women Around the World