International Affairs
Reports
Tue
Feb
2
Upcoming Event
International security challenges and solutions for the road ahead
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Online Only
2021
Jan
19
Past Event
U.S.-Japan relations: Policy challenges for the Biden administration (Part 2: Economics, trade, COVID-19, climate, infrastructure and connectivity)
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Online Only
2021
Jan
13
Past Event
After the Al-Ula Summit: Prospects for a GCC Rapprochement
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Patrick W. Quirk
Nonresident Fellow - Foreign Policy, Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology
With the downward trajectory in [U.S.-China] relations, the incoming ambassador ideally will need to have a visible connection to the president and his senior advisers, familiarity with the range of issues that comprise the relationship, and a future in American politics. The more the ambassador is seen as likely to wield influence in the future on issues affecting China, the higher the cost and risk for Beijing to mistreat him/her.
