The East Asia program studies trends and highlights developments in the region’s security and diplomacy-related initiatives and the United States' strategic interests in the region. The program analyzes the dynamics of cross-strait relations, including the bilateral relations among the United States, the PRC, and Taiwan.
The East Asia program assesses developments and trends in the region through the exchange of ideas and people between the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific region. The program frequently convenes experts and policymakers from the region to discuss vital security issues. Through candid discussions both in the U.S. and in the region, academics and officials can exchange views on current challenges and develop innovative and pragmatic policy solutions.
This monthly update highlights major events, statements, and bilateral interactions driving China’s relations with Myanmar at a time when the junta sees China as a crucial partner
March 16, 2026
Analyzing the Myanmar military regime’s recent engagement with Russia and prospects for cooperation going forward
December 17, 2025
How the leader of Myanmar’s junta manages power within the military and what it means ahead of the elections
December 11, 2025
Analyzing the challenges facing Myanmar’s pro-democracy CSOs in an era of state repression and a shifting funding landscape
November 20, 2025
Whatever form the Trump administration’s tariff regime and broader economic policy agenda take will have a significant impact on the future of U.S. semiconductor manufacturing
November 20, 2025
Testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittees on East Asia and the Pacific and South and Central Asia
November 19, 2025
While regional states might be open to accepting the results of Myanmar’s upcoming election, the design and structure are being engineered by the military to ensure its continued grip on power
August 20, 2025
Recent proposals to source rare earths from Myanmar are untenable, reflecting a misalignment between geopolitical ambition and ground-level constraints
August 1, 2025
