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Four in ten Americans (38%) see the development of China as a world power as a critical threat, in line with how Americans have felt about China’s development since 2004. In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog, Craig Kafura explains

Craig Kafura offers insights into Washington's ties with Tokyo.

Paul Poast argues that President Biden's declaration that the US would defend Taiwan if it were attacked by China deserves a serious look.

On Deep Dish, we discuss if the ROK and Japan can finally resolve their fight over history and cooperate on Asia security.

Both foreign policy leaders and the American public back “friendshoring."

This report indicates that the American public does not yet see China as an urgent threat to national security.

This paper explores how China’s growth in naval power is proceeding at a remarkable rate and foreshadows a change in the regional maritime balance of power.

China is looking beyond the current environment to shape the global food system for its own food security.

Phil Levy joins the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to explain what's going on between the US and China.

How can the US confront human rights abuses in China, without robbing athletes of the opportunity to compete on the world stage?

Recent polling on South Korea's Moon Jae-in may be less encouraging than it seems.

Public opinion polls in North America, Europe, and Asia find publics continue to worry about contracting the virus.

A report from the Task Force on Trilateral Cooperation Amid China’s Rise recommends a new policy mix that leverages each country’s individual strengths and advantages.

Chicago Council and Asan Institute surveys conducted in 2019 find that both South Koreans and Americans see a strengthened US-ROK alliance as an asset in dealing with China, suggesting that Washington and Seoul can afford to strengthen coordination

Balancing power or increasing risk? Deep Dish explores what a multilateral defense pact for Asia might mean.

With the global infection rate increasing for the first time since April, some countries are pumping the brakes on ambitious recovery plans.

Nikkei’s Kiyoshi Ando joins Deep Dish to explain why Japan appeared to be a COVID-19 miracle success story but is now seeing a spike in infections.

Even as the vaccine rollout continues, some nations consider greater restrictions and further lockdowns as case numbers increase.

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), is to be signed March 8—one year after the US stepped away from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

Craig Kafura and Paul Nadeau discuss Shinzo Abe's reputation as a "controversial figure" and what is next for Japan.

Get ready to meet Brian Hanson and Lizzy Shackelford – the voices behind Deep Dish.

Highlights from recent Deep Dish podcast episodes covering COVID-19 response in Germany, New Zealand, Japan, Europe, and South Korea.  

The hope in Seoul and Tokyo is that even if Donald Trump is reelected, their partnership with Washington will be strong and resilient enough to survive.