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May 9, 2018

Infographics on Latin America-China trade: An asymmetric tale

By Sean Miner

Over the past decade, Latin America has vastly expanded its exports to China, which are now approximately $100 billion annually. These exports are primarily focused on raw goods and unprocessed goods, mainly: soybeans, iron ore, crude oil, and copper.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

May 9, 2018

The Phony Stage of a Looming Trade War?

By Marie Kasperek

The US government recently sent a large delegation to China in hopes of averting a looming trade war with a major economic competitor. While the intent of the May 2-4 meetings was laudable, it failed to produce any significant outcomes. Negotiators—including US Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, US […]

China

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May 9, 2018

Manning Quoted in VOA on the Release of American Prisoners from North Korea

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

New Atlanticist

May 9, 2018

North Korea Releases Three US Prisoners

By Ashish Kumar Sen

US President Donald J. Trump announced in a Twitter post on May 9 that North Korea has released three American prisoners. Trump said the three men, all US citizens of Korean descent, were freed during US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to Pyongyang on May 9. Trump tweeted on May 9 that Pompeo was […]

Korea

New Atlanticist

May 7, 2018

Where Does the P5+1 Stand on the Iran Nuclear Deal?

By Ashish Kumar Sen

US President Donald J. Trump is expected to reveal his decision on May 8 as to whether he will extend key sanctions waivers on Iran. A failure to do so would effectively take the United States out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)—the Iran nuclear deal—which it signed with the United Kingdom, France, […]

China European Union

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May 7, 2018

Biberman in The Washington Post: Pakistani Militants Have Created their Own Political Party. Can it Actually Win Votes?

By Yelena Biberman

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Pakistan

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May 7, 2018

Ahmad in The National Interest: Pakistan’s Secret War Machine

By Javid Ahmad

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Pakistan

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May 7, 2018

Biberman in The Washington Post: Pakistani militants have created their own political party. Can it actually win votes?

By Atlantic Council

Elections Pakistan

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May 7, 2018

Manning Joins Radio Free Asia to Discuss the Upcoming US- North Korea Summit

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

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May 7, 2018

Ullman in UPI: Three International Issues Converge in Slow-Motion Sept. 10

By Harlan Ullman

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