Understanding the impact of the U.S.-China trade conflict

Jan 13, 2021 | Podcasts

SHARE THIS ARTICLE January 13, 2021  Since the spring of 2018, the United States and China have been embroiled in a protracted “trade war” that has damaged both economies and raised serious questions about the future of global trade and the concept of...

A view of COVID through the lens of U.S.-China relations

Dec 17, 2020 | Podcasts

SHARE THIS ARTICLE December 17, 2020 COVID-19 has undoubtedly been a very negative factor in the relationship between the U.S. and China. This situation has fostered a new dynamic of distrust, and holds significant bearing on the future relations between these two...

Podcast series launch: America’s evolving relationship with the Asia-Pacific

Dec 4, 2020 | Uncategorized

December 11, 2020  Susan Thornton, retired senior U.S. diplomat, joined David Firestein to discuss expectations concerning U.S. relations with China under the incoming Biden Administration, as well as prospects for U.S. engagement with the Asia-Pacific region...

Podcast series launch: America’s evolving relationship with the Asia-Pacific

Dec 3, 2020 | Podcasts

SHARE THIS ARTICLE December 3, 2020  Susan Thornton, retired senior U.S. diplomat, joined David Firestein to discuss expectations concerning U.S. relations with China under the incoming Biden Administration and assessments of engaging traditional allies in Asia....

Assessing RCEP: Asia’s new trade agreement

Nov 19, 2020 | Media Highlights

November 19, 2020 Share this Article FollowFollow On November 19, David Firestein spoke with Voice of America’s Lori Lundin about the significance of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest trading bloc covering nearly a third of...