Indo-Pacific

Before embarking on arms control talks, Biden needs a nuclear deal with Congress

By Robert Soofer

The White House and Congress disagree over the type and number of nuclear weapons needed to deter Russia, China, North Korea, and potentially Iran.

How is China mitigating the effects of sanctions on Russia? 

By Maia Nikoladze, Phillip Meng and Jessie Yin

Despite Xi and Putin’s public proclamation of a ‘no limits’ partnership, China and Russia’s economic ties are limited by Beijing’s strategic interests.

State of the Order: Assessing May 2023

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.

What’s really behind plans for a NATO office in Japan

By Sara Bjerg Moller

What's really behind Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's recent announcement that his government is exploring opening a NATO-liaison office in Tokyo?