IN THIS ISSUE

One Region, Multiple Strategies How Countries Are Approaching the Indo-Pacific

Misunderstanding Myanmar

U.S. Semiconductor Policy and South Korea A Delicate Balancing Act between National Priorities and International Collaboration

Aynne Kokas’s Trafficking Data: How China Is Winning the Battle for Digital Sovereignty

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THE FUTURE OF TRILATERALISM

Heino Klinck, Evans J.R. Revere, and Clint Work discuss trilateral cooperation between the United States, Japan, and South Korea and explore opportunities for the U.S. Congress to strengthen trilateral ties and push forward a practical agenda under the leadership of President Biden, Prime Minister Kishida, and President Yoon.

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Critical Minerals

Mongolia’s Development of Critical Minerals: Opportunities and Challenges

Charles Krusekopf

Commentary

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Indo-Pacific Rebalancing

Revisiting the Rebalance to the Pacific: Time for a Refresh?

Jonathan W. Greenert

Commentary

Decarbonization

Carbon Neutrality in APEC by 2050: Milestones and Stumbling Blocks

David Wogan surveys the progress of APEC members toward their energy goals and discusses their...

David Wogan

Commentary

Energy and Geopolitics

The Twin Transnational Threats of Climate Change and Covid-19 in Micronesia

Alan Tidwell

Critical Minerals: Global Supply Chains and Indo-Pacific Geopolitics

Sharon E. Burke, Llewelyn Hughes, Phung Quoc Huy, Kristin Vekasi, and Yu-Hsuan Wu

Indonesia’s Nickel Export Ban

Michael Merwin

A Path to Net Zero

Kyungjin Boo, Sang Keon Lee, June Park, and James E. Platte

China in Africa

China's Emerging Africa Strategy

Nadège Rolland

Political Front Lines: China's Pursuit of Influence in Africa

(In)Roads and Outposts: Critical Infrastructure in China’s Africa Strategy

A New Great Game? Situating Africa in China’s Strategic Thinking

Nadège Rolland

Spotlight

NBR’s Maritime Awareness Project (MAP) combines interactive mapping technology with rigorous analyses from the world’s leading maritime experts to serve as the authoritative resource on maritime issues.

Maritime Issues

Measuring Assertiveness, Managing Crisis: Lessons Learned from the South China Sea

South Korea, the Quad, and Maritime Security

The Australia-India-Indonesia Trilateral: Fostering Maritime Cooperation between Middle Powers

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APEC 2023
Under the theme of “Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All,” the United States’ priorities as APEC host fall into three categories: interconnection, innovation, and inclusion. NBR is releasing a series of publications to examine U.S. and regional priorities and present tangible policy options on related issues, such as strengthening supply chains; advancing digital trade, the digital economy, and data governance frameworks; combating the climate crisis and ensuring energy security through trade; and supporting women’s economic empowerment and inclusion.