Derek J. Grossman
@DerekJGrossman
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National security and Indo-Pacific analysis. Professor @uscdornsife. Senior Fellow @CNASdc and @ISEAS. Words in @foreignpolicy, @NikkeiAsia, etc. Views mine.
Los Angeles, CA
Joined July 2016
ASEAN is usually criticized for being nothing more than a talk shop. But lately, there are good examples of the regional bloc rolling up its sleeves to get things done, so long as China isn’t involved. My latest commentary for @ForeignPolicy explains. https://t.co/lH5U3AfVCm
foreignpolicy.com
The bloc is beginning to have some agency—as long as you don’t mention China.
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Reports are now surfacing from inside the prisons of PUnjabi Pakistan that Imran Khan, who was being held in custody, has been killed by Asim Munir and his ISI administration according to several news outlets. If this information is confirmed to be true, it marks the absolute end
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Here’s how China characterized Trump’s Taiwan policy after his call with Xi: “President Trump noted that President Xi is a great leader. I very much enjoyed our meeting in Busan, and fully share your comments about the China-U.S. relationship. The two sides are implementing all
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I’ve argued this recently. “[Taiwan deputy FM] said Trump’s silence signaled that Taiwan wasn’t being treated as a bargaining chip in broader US-China talks. ‘It’s the best result that we are not mentioned, meaning we are not part of the deal.’” https://t.co/2KlK5WlGNv
bloomberg.com
Taiwan welcomed President Donald Trump’s decision not to publicly reference the island after his call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, describing it as the “best result” for Taipei.
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Ever feel like no tote could meet all your needs? I did too, until I found the Siena Pro Tote Plus! Whether I'm running errands, heading to work, or going out, this tote fits everything—without losing its sleek style.
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Trump spoke to Xi over the phone and Xi raised Taiwan, but we don’t know how Trump responded. But Trump’s Taiwan policy isn’t nearly as mysterious as some might think. See below for my recent analysis on what’s happening here. https://t.co/OXfbzRBiBq
asia.nikkei.com
Beijing seeks support for its narrative but US leader focused on trade, analysts say
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“Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone call on Monday that Taiwan's ‘return to China’ is a key part of the postwar international order, state news agency Xinhua reported.” https://t.co/Vh2VioqjLS
asia.nikkei.com
Two leaders discuss bilateral relations, war in Ukraine in phone call
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Trump boycotts G-20 in South Africa and the world moves on. Canada under PM Carney is now back in India's good graces. Australia, Canada, and India sign new trilateral pact with no US involvement--this is actually indicative of America First. https://t.co/mv0ipMZ9NA
livemint.com
Canada PM Mark Carney believes the world can progress without the US, highlighting a significant G-20 meeting in Johannesburg despite Donald Trump's boycott. Here's what he said on new ties with...
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"China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said it was 'shocking' for Japan's leader to openly send a wrong signal concerning Taiwan, according to an official statement on Sunday, the latest remarks in a row that has shaken relations for more than two weeks." https://t.co/sGcTbHbaJH
reuters.com
Foreign Minister Wang Yi accused Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of attempting to intervene militarily over Taiwan.
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“India, Australia and Canada have agreed to establish a new trilateral technology and innovation alliance, the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership.” https://t.co/s7B0oVe4rG
economictimes.indiatimes.com
India, Australia and Canada have agreed to establish a new trilateral technology and innovation alliance, the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership. The three will...
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Trump quietly dialed back $1 billion in reciprocal tariffs on Philippine agricultural products. Affordability challenges are really starting to hit home in the US. https://t.co/SVHJO3AkOA
asia.nikkei.com
Finance minister describes move as 'win' for Southeast Asian nation's farmers
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RAND has removed and is reviewing its controversial report on stabilizing US-China relations over Taiwan. It was this line that went viral in both China and Taiwan: "Stabilizing the Taiwan issue should focus on creating the maximum incentive for Beijing to pursue gradual
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Trump's first major arms sale to Taiwan has been approved. https://t.co/Q0EkzmVhzH
reuters.com
The U.S. approved the sale of fighter jet and other aircraft parts to Taiwan for $330 million on Thursday, marking the first such transaction since President Donald Trump took office in January,...
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Trump's acting ambassador justifyies nuke-powered subs to South Korea: "We all know that our security challenges are evolving both on the peninsula and in the region...Look no further than what has happened in the Yellow Sea recently."
en.yna.co.kr
(ATTN: ADDS comments from Chinese Embassy in Seoul in paras 10-12; REVISES 8th para to add...
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Russia hates that Trump offered F-35s to India. So now, Moscow offers unrestricted access to its tech to include the newest fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter jet. New Delhi is successfully playing both US and Russia off each other. Well done 👏 https://t.co/skebveuhCT
ndtv.com
Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, Moscow has made a significant military proposal to New Delhi that could potentially reshape the future of Indian air power.
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Hasina's son: "India has essentially saved my mother's life. If she hadn't left Bangladesh, the militants had planned on killing her.” https://t.co/a6rBm8VtCc
livemint.com
Sheikh Hasina faces multiple charges in Bangladesh related to her 15-year tenure, but Joy insists the judicial process has been fundamentally compromised by the interim government.
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Well, well, well... "A report by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission has claimed that China led a 'disinformation campaign' against French Rafale jets, using “fake” social media accounts to promote its own J-35s." https://t.co/KW08iWWIZF
hindustantimes.com
The US report comes months after French military and intelligence claimed that the country was fighting a 'disinformation' campaign against its Rafale jets.
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China says Hasina's death sentence is an "internal affair" of Bangladesh. https://t.co/u515zDsUXg
deccanherald.com
China labels the death sentence of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina as Dhaka’s internal matter, urging stability and development amid political turmoil.
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