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New Atlanticist

May 8, 2019

Trump’s strong tariff card and why he won’t put it away anytime soon

By David A. Wemer

A strong economy and the support of his base have created the conditions necessary for US President Donald J. Trump to ratchet up pressure on China in trade talks, according to the Atlantic Council’s Bart Oosterveld.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

May 1, 2019

The Huawei challenge

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Despite an effort by the United States to persuade its friends and allies not to use 5G wireless communications technology developed by Huawei, many will find it hard to avoid doing business with the Chinese telecom giant altogether.

China National Security

New Atlanticist

Apr 25, 2019

Skepticism casts a shadow over China’s Belt and Road Summit

By David A. Wemer

Despite the considerable investment and international interest in the project, criticism of Beijing’s approach has grown in recent years.

China Geopolitics & Energy Security

New Atlanticist

Apr 24, 2019

5G access key to competing globally, says Former Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff

By Ashish Kumar Sen

US officials have warned that Huawei’s equipment could create a backdoor for the Chinese government to spy on US networks. But Huawei has repeatedly denied this claim. Even as governments grapple with this challenge, “we also should consider the next generation of technology that is going to support the Internet—and that is 5G,” said Michael Chertoff, who served as secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security from 2005 to 2009.

China Defense Technologies

New Atlanticist

Apr 9, 2019

EU, China agree to deepen trade ties

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Both sides decide "there should not be forced transfer of technology."

China European Union

New Atlanticist

Mar 26, 2019

United States will ‘reconsider’ information sharing with allies that embrace Huawei, says Pentagon official

By David A. Wemer

“If our allies and partners go with a Huawei solution, we need to reconsider how we share critical information with them because we want to make sure that that is secure information,” Ellen Lord said.

China Cybersecurity

New Atlanticist

Mar 21, 2019

US Joint Chiefs chairman makes the case for keeping US troops in Europe

By David A. Wemer

Dunford stressed the importance of keeping US troops stationed in Europe and the Pacific to protect threatened allies.

China Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Mar 20, 2019

Italy’s embrace of China’s Belt and Road Initiative comes with risks and opportunity

By Andrea Montanino

Instead of criticizing Italy, the EU and the United States should seize this opportunity to reinforce their alliance.

China European Union

New Atlanticist

Mar 18, 2019

The Silk Road and the Gulf: A new frontier for the RMB

By Michael B. Greenwald

Standing at the crossroads of Eurasia, the Arab Gulf states and broader Middle East are an important link between the economies of East Asia and Western Europe.

China The Gulf

New Atlanticist

Mar 5, 2019

US-China trade deal close, but will it actually repair the relationship?

By Hung Tran

Despite the apparent momentum in the talks, it is unclear that the negotiations will remove all of the trade barriers and economic grievances between both sides.

China Trade and tariffs
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