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New Atlanticist

Jan 14, 2025

China is supporting the Houthis. Here’s how the Trump administration can respond.

By Tuvia Gering and Jason M. Brodsky

From buying up Iranian oil to sending dual-use parts, Beijing’s actions are indirectly and directly helping the rebel group in Yemen that is disrupting Red Sea shipping.

China Middle East

New Atlanticist

Dec 5, 2024

How could US-Taiwan security ties change under Trump 2.0?

By Kitsch Liao

The incoming administration will have significant decision-making power over how the United States would respond to a Taiwan crisis.

China Conflict

Report

Sep 23, 2024

Adapting US strategy to account for China’s transformation into a peer nuclear power

By David O. Shullman, John K. Culver, Kitsch Liao, Samantha Wong

Reassessing China’s changing strategy, doctrine, and warfighting approach as a peer nuclear power, and China’s employment of this nuclear power.

China Conflict

New Atlanticist

Aug 22, 2024

Geopolitics looms large as Pacific Islands leaders prepare to gather in Tonga

By Parker Novak

Leaders from countries in the Pacific Islands will meet August 26-30, at a moment when the growing rivalry between the United States and China is reshaping the Indo-Pacific.

Australia China

New Atlanticist

Jun 1, 2024

Xi Jinping visited Europe to divide it. What happens next could determine if he succeeds.

By Zoltán Fehér

The Chinese leader's mission during his May 5-10 trip to France, Serbia, and Hungary was to sow division in Europe and to rally countries against “de-risking.”

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Apr 3, 2024

In the Pacific Islands, US delay is an invitation for China to step in

By William Piekos

China’s recent efforts to lure Pacific Island governments into alignment with Beijing’s policy preferences heighten the importance of a consistent US focus on the region.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Dec 29, 2023

Five things that did not happen in 2023

By Atlantic Council experts

From a recession and a trade war to an invasion and a nuclear war, there was a lot that did not happen in the past year. Here is what that means for 2024.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Dec 8, 2023

A pivotal contest for strategic islands in the Pacific is upon us—and it’s not about Taiwan or the South China Sea

By Markus Garlauskas, Parker Novak

Time is running out for Congress to take concerted bipartisan action on agreements with Micronesia, Palau, and the Marshall Islands.

China Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Nov 15, 2023

Experts react: What did Biden and Xi’s ‘candid’ meeting accomplish?

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts break down the US and Chinese leaders' four-hour summit and what's coming next.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Nov 7, 2023

How Biden can make the most of a meeting with Xi

By Colleen Cottle

The US president and Chinese leader are expected to meet on the sidelines of the November 15-17 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in San Francisco.

China Economy & Business