Strategic Challenges

The Middle East: US Moves Out, China Moves in?

Ahead of Vali Nasr's June 17 discussion on the U.S. and China in the Middle East, what are the signs that China will step in to fill the void left by U.S. reluctance to engage further in the region?

What Questions Do You Have for the US Ambassador to China? #AskAmbLocke

On Monday, December 17, at 5 p.m. ET, Asia Society will launch its Asia: Beyond the Headlines discussion series with U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke, George Stephanopoulos, of ABC News, and Asia Society's own Orville Schell.

Chinese Investment Ensures Human Rights Remain Low Priority in Cambodia

Human rights in Cambodia are in a dire state, and China holds a lion’s share of blame, argues Joel Brinkley.

Experts: Time for Recalibrating US Policy Toward South Asia

At a report launch event today, panelists stressed that the opportunity now exists to implement a long-term, integrated U.S. strategy for the region.

Obama's South Asia Opportunity

With the end of the Afghanistan conflict, the Obama administration has a window of opportunity not seen since the end of the Cold War to refocus its strategy in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the other countries of South Asia.

What's Next for US Policy Toward South Asia?

Simply connecting the countries of South Asia with each other and their neighbors may not be enough, says a new Asia Society report.

US Can't Afford to Forget About Afghanistan Yet Again

"Unlike the early 1990s, the United States should not and will not leave Afghanistan to its neighbors alone," writes Alexander Evans, who calls for a long-term, regional strategy for the embattled country.