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Robert Kagan's Rebellion argues “The two-party system has served many useful purposes. But it has also turned out to be the trapdoor through which tyranny can sneak in and destroy democracy.”

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A “highly informative and timely” new book: “U.S.-Taiwan Relations: Will China's Challenge Lead to a Crisis?,” by Ryan Hass, Bonnie Glaser / 葛來儀 🇺🇦, and Richard Bush.

Order today: bit.ly/taiwanbook

“The U.S. and China are in a pretty — sweet spot might be overstating it — but they’re in a stabilization mode,” said Yun Sun ⁦Brookings Foreign Policy⁩
“I do think there’s an effort to find the thing that they can work on… and Myanmar is one of those issues.” thehill.com/policy/interna…

ICYMI: 'U.S.-Taiwan Relations' author Ryan Hass, 'Middle Eastern Maze' author Itamar Rabinovich, and 'Great Power Competition and Overseas Bases' author Andrew Yeo discuss Iran’s drone and missile attack against Israel on April 13, 2024.

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US voters overwhelmingly want America’s approach toward China to be smart, strong, principled, and diplomatic. There is no substitute for face-to-face diplomacy to address concerns w/ PRC behavior, demarcate boundaries, and coordinate on shared challenges. state.gov/secretary-blin…

'Military History for the Modern Strategist' author Michael O'Hanlon and 'U.S.-Taiwan Relations' author Ryan Hass participate in a written debate on whether the United States should change its policies toward Taiwan.

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Prominent Chinese sociologist Li Chunling explores how China’s younger generations will influence the country’s future in her book 'China's Youth.' Learn more here: brook.gs/34KXVTG

Foreign Policy asks Patricia M. Kim:
How much leverage does Beijing have over Tehran?foreignpolicy.com/2024/04/19/ira…

This op-ed provides a curtain raiser for tomorrow’s debate at the University of Minnesota examining whether the US should change its policy on Taiwan.

Voters are owed a “thoughtful, thorough debate” on an issue of potential war-and-peace consequence. startribune.com/editorial-taiw…

The US - China relationship has traveled a long distance from the dysfunctional dynamic in late 2020/early 2021. Still significant challenges and obstacles, but there is now a baseline capacity to deal with them forthrightly.
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In #GlobalChina , experts from across The Brookings Institution and beyond assess China’s imprint across regions and issues to furnish policymakers and the public with hard facts and deep insights for understanding its ambitions: brook.gs/3iFfXf9

On April 25, Brookings & UMN China Center will cohost the event: 'Should the United States change its policies around Taiwan?' moderated by Rash Report & featuring Harvey Charles, Rorry Daniels, Thomas Hanson, Ivan Kanapathy, & Michael O'Hanlon.
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Upcoming Event 🗓️: On 4/25/24, 'Military History for the Modern Strategist' author Michael O'Hanlon joins a discussion on the choices facing the administration and their implications regarding the rise in tensions in the Taiwan Strait.

Register here: ow.ly/JWwX50Rmhqo

I'm honored to have the opportunity to present the John Kennard Eddy memorial lecture on world politics tomorrow at Ohio Wesleyan University. Please join us if you are in the area and interested.

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Is America's current policy toward Taiwan fit for purpose? Does the US need to adjust its policy posture to protect its interests? A group of experts debate these questions in the product below and come out in different spots. Check it out and let us know your thoughts.

Ivan Kanapathy, Thomas Hanson, Michael O'Hanlon, Rorry Daniels, Ryan Hass & Patricia M. Kim offer a rigorous examination of the choices and trade-offs that confront the United States in its competition with China.
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Secretary Blinken will visit Shanghai, Beijing April 24-26. Good to see two major powers communicating directly with each other to clarify each other's objectives and intentions on range of issues at a moment of global volatility.
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Ivan Kanapathy, Thomas Hanson, Michael O'Hanlon, Rorry Daniels, Ryan Hass & Patricia M. Kim offer a rigorous examination of the choices and trade-offs that confront the United States in its competition with China.
brookings.edu/articles/shoul…

With its unique angle examining Shanghai’s middle class, Cheng Li’s book broadens the analytical horizon of — and intellectual and policy debate over — an emerging global China and the competition between two superpowers. #USChina brook.gs/3eMaeAk

On April 25th, Brookings & UMN China Center will cohost the event: 'Should the United States change its policies around Taiwan?' with a panel of experts moderated by Rash Report & featuring Rorry Daniels, Thomas Hanson, Ivan Kanapathy, & Michael O'Hanlon.
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