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New York Times March 11, 2025
So far, I see zero evidence of meaningful cracks in Xi’s control. Who at this point in Xi’s tenure would have the temerity to challenge Xi? He wields the anti-corruption apparatus like..."
Jonathan A. Czin
Michael H. Armacost Chair in Foreign Policy Studies, Fellow - Foreign Policy, John L. Thornton China Center
The Washington Post March 10, 2025
There’s just overall confusion about the Trump administration’s real intentions, whether it’s genuinely seeking a deal or simply going to escalate tensions… They want to know what kind..."
Financial Times February 27, 2025
[Japanese past investments to Mexico were based on the assumption countries would seek economic growth through unfettered trade.] You could trust you could efficiently ship components..."
Mireya Solís
Director - Center for Asia Policy Studies, Senior Fellow - Foreign Policy, Center for Asia Policy Studies, Philip Knight Chair in Japan Studies @solis_msolis
The President’s Inbox February 25, 2025
Tanvi Madan joined James M. Lindsay to discuss Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, and its implications on the current and future states of...
The Washington Post February 18, 2025
Trump’s rhetoric is doing China’s work for it in Taiwan. With each statement by Trump that degrades the principle that territorial boundaries must not be redrawn by force or coercion,..."
Ryan Hass
Director - John L. Thornton China Center, Senior Fellow - Foreign Policy, Center for Asia Policy Studies, John L. Thornton China Center, Chen-Fu and Cecilia Yen Koo Chair in Taiwan Studies @ryanl_hass
Grand Tamasha February 18, 2025
Tanvi Madan joined Carnegie’s Milan Vaishnav and AEI’s Sadanand Dhume to discuss Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent high-stakes visit to the White House.
Channel NewsAsia February 14, 2025
Tanvi Madan joined Channel NewsAsia to assess the trade implications of India Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington.
February 13, 2025
Andrew Yeo joined The Korea Society to assess the challenges for South Korea’s democracy and its implications for U.S.-South Korea relations and Seoul’s foreign policy.
Andrew Yeo
Senior Fellow - Foreign Policy, Center for Asia Policy Studies, SK-Korea Foundation Chair in Korea Studies @AndrewIYeo
France 24 February 12, 2025
Tanvi Madan joined France 24 to discuss superpowers in the age of tech titans and to breakdown the AI summit co-hosted by France and India.
The Burn Bag February 10, 2025
Tanvi Madan joined the Burn Bag Podcast to preview the U.S.-India relationship under Trump ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington.
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