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.
In the third year since the coup in Myanmar, the resistance is evolving its funding, even as the junta targets those resources
May 17, 2023
In a decade, the Arakan Army has become one of the most powerful ethnic armed groups in Myanmar and has expanded its administrative control in Rakhine State
April 21, 2023
As violence continues to escalate in Myanmar, resistance forces should facilitate greater military cooperation to leverage their strength against the military junta.
January 18, 2023
Taipei expects more security assistance from Washington. However, neither pure balancing nor pure band-wagoning against Beijing would benefit Taiwan’s current security situation.
December 13, 2022
A dialogue with participants from Australia, Japan, Taiwan, and the United States discussed economic security issues and exchanged perspectives
December 13, 2022
Through conducting gray zone activities, China seeks to pressure Taiwan, the United States, and others to act according its interests
December 12, 2022
A working group with experts from Japan, Taiwan, and the United States discussed maritime safety issues and the possibility for closer maritime safety cooperation
November 14, 2022
Strengthening Taiwan’s economic security against coercion is key to enhancing its national security
October 20, 2022
