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After Iran Strikes, N. Korea Sees Decapitation Threat as ‘Much More Real’: Experts
U.S. strikes on Iran, coupled with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s vow to “deal with” Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and that the effort would send “plenty of signals,” were inte...
By Dr. Go Myong-Hyun
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The Other Simmering Conflict on Iran’s Border
A border spat between Pakistan and Afghanistan may further destabilize a region already roiled by the U.S.- Israeli joint assault on Iran....
By Lisa Curtis
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Defense / Indo-Pacific Security
China’s First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier Will Challenge U.S. Sea PowerNew satellite imagery obtained by Newsweek shows work advancing on China’s fourth aircraft carrier, with defense analysts increasingly convinced the vessel will be nuclear-pow...
By Tom Shugart
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Why Trump’s ‘Faux Pas’ on Taiwan Is Ringing Alarm Bells in Washington
The Munich Security Conference proved a tough training ground for Democratic firebrand and potential US presidential contender Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who made headlines for...
By Derek Grossman
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‘Getting Ties on Track Top Priority for Both India, U.S.’: Former Us National Security Official Lisa Curtis
US-India relations were once described as one of Washington’s most important strategic bets in the 21st century. But, over the past year, that partnership has come under serio...
By Lisa Curtis
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Indo-Pacific Security / Technology & National Security
How Long Can Taiwan Ride the AI Wave?Taiwan’s exports hit an all-time high of US$640 billion in 2025, driven by insatiable global demand for its advanced semiconductors, servers, and other data center hardware us...
By J Travis Mosier
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Defense / Indo-Pacific Security / National Security Human Capital Program
The U.S. Army’s Quiet Rotation in the PhilippinesThe U.S. Army’s rotation in the Philippines is easy to overlook. Experts say that might be the point....
By Katherine L. Kuzminski & Stacie Pettyjohn
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Deadly Insurgency Threatens a U.S. Plan to Invest in Pakistan’s Mineral Riches
The Trump administration in December said it would invest $1.25 billion in a restive, resource-rich province of Pakistan as part of a strategic effort to counter China’s domin...
By Lisa Curtis
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Indo-Pacific Security / Middle East Security
Trump Cuts India Tariffs to 18% as Modi Agrees to Stop Buying Russian OilUnited States President Donald Trump has agreed to slash US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent from 50 percent in exchange for India lowering trade barriers as well as stop...
By Rachel Ziemba
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Debatable: Trump’s National Defense Strategy
The new national defense strategy rolled out by President Donald Trump’s administration drew criticism for downplaying the threat posed by China compared to past iterations....
By Lisa Curtis
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David Feith on Trump 1.0 vs Trump 2.0 and China
David Feith, CNAS adjunct senior fellow, served as an official in both of the president’s terms discusses why Trump has become less hawkish on China, and his sudden departure ...
By David Feith
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Harder to Enter, Costlier to Stay: What the U.S. Immigration Reset Means for You
If you’re planning a US holiday, sending a child to study there, relocating talent, or exploring investor residency, 2026 demands closer attention than ever. The Trump adminis...
By Annie Pforzheimer
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Defense / Indo-Pacific Security
Thousands of Chinese Fishing Boats Quietly Form Vast Sea BarriersChina quietly mobilized thousands of fishing boats twice in recent weeks to form massive floating barriers of at least 200 miles long, showing a new level of coordination that...
By Tom Shugart
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Defense / Indo-Pacific Security
China Slaps Export Controls on Japan Military for Taiwan RemarksChina imposed controls on exports to Japan with any military use, intensifying a dispute between Asia’s top economies over remarks Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made ...
By Becca Wasser
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After Venezuela, Trump Offers Hints About What Could Be Next
Barely 48 hours after toppling the leader of Venezuela and asserting U.S. rights to the country’s oil, President Trump threatened Colombia with a similar fate, declared that C...
By Richard Fontaine
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Rubio Takes on His Most Daunting Role Yet
President Donald Trump ordered the military operation in Venezuela to capture Nicolás Maduro. But in the aftermath, Marco Rubio is in the spotlight....
By Richard Fontaine
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Trump Is Tying His Legacy to Whatever Happens in Venezuela
Possibly, just possibly, Donald Trump just scored a foreign-policy success that could define his legacy. By striking Venezuela and whisking away Nicolás Maduro (along with Mad...
By Richard Fontaine
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America’s Strategic Investment Plan in Contested Region
The State Department has set a new tone for the United States’ priorities when it comes to foreign assistance in the Indo‑Pacific region, where the country is locked in a batt...
By Derek Grossman
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Defense / Indo-Pacific Security
Chinese Military Threat Grows, According to Pentagon ReportChairman Xi Jinping continues to invest heavily in the People's Liberation Army (PLA), as China's military approaches his 2027 "centennial military building goal"....
By Tom Shugart
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Defense / Indo-Pacific Security
China’s Plans to Dominate at Sea in 2026China, a top maritime rival of the United States, is expected to continue rapid naval modernization and expand its presence at sea in the new year, following the fielding of n...
By Tom Shugart