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My latest report on North Korea policy: lessons learned, understanding new realities, and what lies ahead under Trump and Lee administrations.

In a new op-ed for @9dashline.com, @julietylee.bsky.social argues that U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's dismissal of concerns about #tariffs from U.S. partners reveals a deep disconnect between the U.S. approach to security cooperation and Trump’s economic and trade policy. Read below⬇️

Our Substack is now live! 🎉In our first issue, Wendy Cutler and Jane Mellsop cover the challenges Asian #trade partners face in trying to meet Trump's 90-day deadline on July 8 and what to watch afterwards.

Here's a first look at what's in store in our new Substack newsletter, Asia Policy Brief. Featuring insights from our experts Wendy Cutler & Jane Mellsop, @emmachanlettavery.bsky.social, @faamer.bsky.social, and @rorrydaniels.bsky.social Subscribe now: asiapolicy.asiasociety.org

Coming Soon 👀💻 We're launching Asia Policy Brief on Substack on June 25! 📰 Get timely, expert analysis on key developments across the Asia-Pacific, delivered straight to your inbox every other Wednesday morning: asiapolicy.asiasociety.org

Join us on June 18 for a discussion on the ever-changing situation of the #Myanmar civil war and the impact of ASEAN on the conflict. Featuring Amb. Derek Mitchell, Dr. Thitinan Pongsudhirak, and Nyantha Maw Lin, with ASPI's @meghanvmurphy.bsky.social moderating the discussion. Register now ⬇️

On this #WorldEnvironmentDay, we’re spotlighting ASPI's key initiatives on #climate and #cleanenergy. From advancing net-zero emissions to climate diplomacy, we partner with leaders across sectors to enhance the global fight against climate change.🌏👇

Full circle moment: last December, @emmachanlettavery.bsky.social and I were in Seoul just days after martial law was declared and lifted, meeting with National Assembly members. Today, @AsiaPolicy hosted a webinar to assess the very recent snap election results: asiasociety.org/video/politi...

Kyung-wha Kang, @asiasociety.org President and CEO and former Foreign Minister of #SouthKorea, shares her insights on the election of South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae-myung, and what lies ahead for the country👇

Tan Sri Nazir Razak joins @rorrydaniels.bsky.social on #AsiaInsideOut to discuss Malaysia's chairmanship of ASEAN, regional economic development and integration, and how Southeast Asia's private & public sectors can work together to address #climatechange and #AI.

🗓️Join us next week, June 5, for a timely webinar assessing the outcomes of the South Korean elections and implications for the U.S.-ROK alliance and Northeast Asia. Sign up below: asiasociety.org/policy-insti...

How does open-source #AI fit into the U.S. effort to lead in tech while managing risks from strategic rivals like #China? In a new report, Danny Russel & Emily Ratté explore the strategic role of open-source models in global competition. Read the full report here: asiasociety.org/policy-insti...

ASPI Vice President Wendy Cutler's interview with @scmpnews.bsky.social touches on hot-button issues in U.S.-China trade, from Trump's executive orders to the likelihood of a lasting agreement with #China. Read the interview below ⬇️

Stay informed on the latest policy developments and news on Asia! Follow our new LinkedIn page for timely, expert analysis and insights on the most pressing challenges and opportunities across Asia. 🌏 🔗Follow us here: linkedin.com/showcase/asi...

📺WATCH: ASPI hosts a panel discussion moderated by Farwa Aamer analyzing President Trump's first 100 days in office and the impact on #SouthAsia. Experts Amb. Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Mukesh Aghi, and Bhagya Senaratne discuss key policy shifts in trade, security & immigration and more ⬇️

📢 APPLY NOW! We’re excited to present the 5th Building Trade Ties with South Korea’s Emerging Female Leaders program— a week of trade-focused workshops, briefings & capacity-building exercises in DC & NYC. Learn more about the program and apply here ⬇️

In testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, ASPI Vice President Wendy Cutler discussed her views on recent trade developments and emphasized that the US government’s structures must evolve to reflect shifts in the global economic landscape.

📺WATCH: ASPI hosts an expert panel with @faamer.bsky.social, @akshmathur.bsky.social, Amb. Cameron Munter & @rorrydaniels.bsky.social on key developments in recent #India-#Pakistan tensions and the #ceasefire over the weekend.

As Xi and Putin solidify their partnership in Moscow, check out our #China–#Russia Program at the Center for China Analysis. Our hub unpacks the rapidly evolving ties between the two powers through research & analysis, expert conversations, and digital content. Explore here:

🎧NEW: @zichen.bsky.social, founder and editor of Pekingology, joins @rorrydaniels.bsky.social on Asia Inside Out to unpack U.S.-China relations a month after “Liberation Day”, the future of the relationship, and why maintaining people-to-people ties still matter. Tune in now ⬇️

Join us on May 23 for an in-person talk on the future of the U.S.-China relations and the future of innovation with #CCA's @yashenghuang.bsky.social, @brendan-kelly.bsky.social, Lizzi C. Lee, @jmchoo.bsky.social & Susan Shirk. Register now ⬇️ asiasociety.org/policy-insti...

In a new report, Danny Russel and Blake Berger explore how intensifying U.S.-China rivalry and the politicization of aid are shaping global development—drawing on insights from experts across Africa, Southeast Asia, China, and the U.S. Read the full report here: asiasociety.org/policy-insti...

Recently, we hosted Schwarzman Scholars for an Alumni Seminar at Hanoi's Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam. The seminar brought together policy experts, government officials, and emerging young leaders to explore key issues shaping Vietnam and Southeast Asia. 💜🌏🎓

Essay in @nytimes just up on Trump's tariff attack on "factory Asia" — and why it should now raise serious questions about long-term future of US security guarantees in the Indo-Pacific too. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/o...

Many in the Global South view China favorably, in part due to the Belt and Road Initiative—but not all. Journalist Cindy Yu explores why Iran and Brazil stand out using ASPI Global Public Opinion on China tool by @zhubochubo.bsky.social. #CCA

CCA Fellow joins @cnn.com to discuss China's 5.4% GDP growth in Q1 ahead of Trump #tariffs and highlights rare earth minerals dominance as one of Beijing’s “most powerful cards” in negotiations.

How have recent incidents in the South China Sea increased scrutiny of the Trump administration's commitment to U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific? Fellow on Foreign Policy and National Security Andrew Chubb explores in a new paper. Read here⬇️

In a new op-ed for Hindustan Times, Rishi Gupta, Assistant Director at @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org, New Delhi, delves into the resurgence of pro-monarchy sentiment in Nepal—unpacking how democratic disillusionment, fractured leadership, and political volatility are fuelling appeals for the -

“We’re blinding ourselves at a moment when the national security and economic interests of the United States and our allies call for clarity,” - ASPI VP Danny Russel in @theguardian.com

As Trump raises tariffs on China, is the chance of negotiating a Phase 2 trade deal still on the table? Join us & @witadc.bsky.social on April 22 for a timely discussion with Christopher Adams, Craig Allen, Jeff Gerrish & @lingling-wei.bsky.social moderated by Wendy Cutler. Register now👇

How will Trump’s trade war affect global CO2 emissions and energy? Initial thoughts.

"What they're seeing in the sudden reversal, the backing down by Donald Trump today, is damage control following the market meltdown. It's not a pivot to a more normal style of negotiation." ASPI VP Danny Russel joins @cnn.com to discuss Trump's 90-day pause on most tariffs.

ASPI Vice President and former Acting Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Wendy Cutler on Trump's 90-day pause on most reciprocal #tariffs

"China's not lashing out. It's executing a very deliberate, multi-pronged strategy for dealing with Trump 2.0." ASPI Vice President and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Asia joins BBC News to discuss China's response to Trump's tariffs. @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org

Dr. Kyung-wha Kang, former foreign minister of South Korea and current President and CEO of @asiasociety.org, shares her powerful perspective on why #SouthKorea needs a unifying leader who brings everyone together and addresses the flaws of a five-year, single-term presidency.

In a new op-ed for @foreignpolicy.com, ASPI VP & former Acting Deputy U.S. Trade Rep. Wendy Cutler lists out ways countries can respond to Trump's #tariffs, including unilateral measures, negotiation, retaliation, lying low, and more. Read here⬇️

Asia Society President & CEO Kyung-wha Kang said the Trump administration’s “reciprocal tariffs” could have a “devastating impact” on global trade, while also emphasizing that this is “still a century of Asia’s rise,” during an interview with @thehindu.com's Suhasini Haidar.

THREAD: ASPI experts analyze Asia's reactions to President Trump's reciprocal #tariffs.

THREAD: ASPI Vice President Wendy Cutler comments on President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff announcement. #tariffs

“India’s upcoming Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) is an opportunity to set a global standard for carbon pricing and climate action, to meet its climate targets, and also to lead by example,” Asia Society President Kyung-wha Kang writes in Hindustan Times. www.hindustantimes.com/ht-insight/c...

Our heart goes out to those in #Myanmar and #Thailand dealing with devastation and loss of life after a powerful earthquake and aftershocks hit this Southeast Asian region last Friday.

"Seoul and Tokyo should begin preparing for a future in which they navigate regional challenges without a close ally who shares the same values" buff.ly/p1vTzfL | by Emma Whitmyer | @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org

We were delighted to host our inaugural President's Breakfast Circle with Dr. Kyung-wha Kang, President CEO of @asiasociety.org In an invite-only discussion moderated by Akshay Mathur, Senior Director at @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org,

"India is rising with heft," Asia Society President & CEO Kyung-wha Kang said during a conversation with External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar about #Asia in the age of geopolitical churn. Stay tuned for the whole conversation via @india.asiasociety.org & @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org

📺WATCH: Sean Turnell, former economic policy advisor to Myanmar’s democratic government, joins ASPI fellow Meghan Murphy to recount his 650-day imprisonment in #Myanmar, which he served after being wrongfully arrested in the aftermath of the February 2021 military coup.

How do recent developments shape the future of 🇺🇸🇯🇵 relations? In a new report, @emmachanlettavery.bsky.social explores the alliance's security & economic implications, drawing insights from the recent ASPI U.S.-Japan conference and Trump-Ishiba summit.

How will Trump's #tariffs impact U.S. friendshoring policy and global supply chains? What's the impact on Indo-Pacific partners? Experts Iman Pambagyo, Jayant Menon, Yasuyuki Todo, Wendy Cutler, and Jane Mellsop explore in a new panel discussion. ⬇️

📺WATCH: Our experts from the Center for #China Analysis @hotpotwhynot.bsky.social, @neilthomas123.bsky.social, Lizzi C. Lee, and Guoguang Wu unpack China’s Two Sessions, Premier Li Qiang’s Government Work Report, China's growth targets, and more in a new panel discussion. ⬇️