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September 25, 2023

India
Canada-India Tensions Over Killing of Sikh Separatist: What to Know

Canada’s stunning allegations of an India-directed plot to kill Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar has stirred frictions between two major democracies and raised questions about India’s global acti…

April 3, 2024

United States
What Does the U.S. National Guard Do?

The National Guard is a special part of the U.S. military that answers to both state governors and the president. While it began as a “strategic reserve,” the guard has come to play an important role…

A member of the National Guard patrols the southern U.S. border in Eagle Pass, Texas.

September 5, 2023

India
What to Expect at India’s G20 Summit

The G20 Leaders’ Summit presents host India with a risk and an opportunity as it seeks to balance geopolitical tensions while trying to bolster its role as a voice for the Global South.

A paramilitary soldier stands guard outside a hotel during a rehearsal ahead of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India.

November 20, 2023

India
The Future of the IMEC Hinges on a Stable West Asia

This multi-state project could establish India, instead of China, as the Asian authority on trade. However, Delhi’s track record on economic corridors is mixed.

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, walks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his official visit to Abu Dhabi on July 15, 2023.

September 7, 2023

Japan
Women’s Voices Project Pivots to Japan

After a yearlong focus on India, the Women’s Voices from the Indo-Pacific Project now shifts to another important U.S. democratic partner, Japan. 

In Japan, Hinamatsuri, also known as Girls' Day, is celebrated on March 3 with ornamental dolls.

August 22, 2023

India
Cooperation Between ASEAN and the Quad is Critical for Indo-Pacific Stability

The strengths of ASEAN and the Quad complement rather than undermine each other. Their cooperation is essential for stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi speaks to media during a press conference as Indonesian President Joko Widodo listens.

August 21, 2023

India
The Quad and ASEAN Must Learn to Work Together

Ahead of the ASEAN leaders’ summit in Indonesia, cooperation between ASEAN and the Quad is crucial for stability in the Indo-Pacific.

A general view of the ASEAN East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia.

August 1, 2023

India
Gaps in the U.S. Approach to Indian Ocean Security

In addition to its recent efforts to partner with India to boost Indian Ocean security, the United States could benefit from further cooperation with and investment in smaller states in the region.

U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson transits the Indian Ocean.

October 25, 2023

United States
Friendshoring’s Devil Is in the Details

The Joe Biden administration needs to decide if friendshoring is a paradigm shift or old wine in new bottles.

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