Asia & the Pacific

Testimony: “America First” cannot mean “America alone”: Engaging Southeast Asia

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Co-Chairs Price and Schriver, distinguished commissioners, and staff, thank you for the opportunity to testify on this first panel, “U.S.-China Strategic Competition in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.” I work on the geopolitics of Southeast Asia and its international relations, particularly its ties with the United States and China, and will confine my remarks … Read more

Can China fill the void in foreign aid?

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With the United States significantly downsizing its provision of international aid, a key question that has emerged from the Global South and traditional donor community is whether China will exploit the opportunity and fill the void. A careful examination of the nature, size, type, and motivation of China’s aid reveals the improbability of China replacing … Read more