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.

The president of the National Democratic Institute discusses the importance of Taiwan-U.S. cooperation on promoting democracy.
November 24, 2020

Examining Taiwan’s policy decisions in 2020 on U.S.-Taiwan relations, cross-Strait relations, and domestic pandemic response
November 12, 2020

China has an undeniable role in Myanmar’s peace process, but an ultimate resolution lies in Burmese hands.
September 30, 2020

Taiwan’s move to ease restrictions on imports of U.S. pork and beef could lead to progress on a U.S.-Taiwan trade agreement
September 21, 2020

The U.S. needs to demonstrate that when it talks about the strategic significance of Indo-Pacific region, it means it.
September 18, 2020

Examining how China’s interests and relationships fit into the conflict
September 17, 2020

Hsiao Bi-khim’s coming to Washington marks a unique shift in U.S.-Taiwan relations at a critical time
July 21, 2020

China should distance itself from online gambling schemes that claim to be "private Chinese investments" in Myanmar's Kayin State.
June 26, 2020