Category: Geopolitical
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Charting the Next Chapter of U.S.–Japan Alliance in the 21st Century
A Future-Oriented Partnership Requires Embracing the America First Agenda By Camilo Sandoval For decades, the U.S.-Japan alliance has been guided by stewards like Richard Armitage and Joseph Nye—figures who helped institutionalize a post–Cold War, liberal internationalist framework. Their contributions are acknowledged. But as Nikkei Asia recently asked, “Who will replace Armitage and Nye?”, the conversation…
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Senate Bill Prohibiting US Investments in Covered Chinese Technologies
Senate Bill Prohibiting US Investments in Covered Chinese Technologies Garners Significant Bipartisan Support Introduction: A Bipartisan Push to Counter China On March 13, 2025, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Foreign Investment Guardrails to Help Thwart (FIGHT) China Act, a bipartisan legislative proposal aimed at restricting outbound U.S. investment in critical technologies that could strengthen…
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Key Takeaways from the U.S.-Japan Joint Leaders’ Statement
Key Takeaways There’s no better time to invest in America, as Japan’s Nippon Steel plans to significantly invest in U.S. Steel rather than acquire it—one of the key outcomes from the first meeting between Trump and Ishiba. 🇺🇸🇯🇵 Key Takeaways from the U.S.-Japan Joint Leaders’ Statement (Feb 7, 2025) 🛡️ Strengthening Security & Defense The…