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Asia and U.S. Foreign Policy

The United States has long term national interests and vital engagements with many countries in Asia, the sub-continent, and the Pacific Rim. This page includes key links and resources exploring those relationships as well as the role of U.S. foreign policy in various regional issues and organizations including the Association of South East Asian Nations, the Asia Pacific Economic Council, and more.
The Olympics, As Always, Set To Make Big News
The 2008 Olympics, as always, are set to make big news, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
2008 Candidates on U.S. Policy toward China
The Council on Foreign Relations offers this summary of the 2008 presidential candidate's positions on U.S. relations with China.
2008 Candidates on North Korea Policy
The Council on Foreign Relations offers this summary of the 2008 presidential candidate's positions on North Korea.
2008 Candidates on U.S. Policy toward India
The Council on Foreign Relations offers this summary of the 2008 presidential candidate's positions on U.S. relations with India.
U.S.-China Relations: An Affirmative Agenda, A Responsible Course
An in-depth Council on Foreign Relations report from Carla A. Hills, Dennis C. Blair, and Frank Sampson Jannuzi.
Think Again: China
In Foreign Policy magazine, China expert Harry Harding runs through the most important questions about China's future.
Bush Heads to Russia, Vietnam, Singapore, and Indonesia
The President and much of the White House will be in Asia November 15 to 21, 2006. He will participate in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum and a number of bilateral meetings. More from Keith Porter, your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
North Korea
North Korea is one of the countries U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice termed an "Outpost of Tyranny." Learn more from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy.
Burma
Burma is one of the countries U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice termed an "Outpost of Tyranny." Learn more from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy.
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
This section of the U.S. State Department handles U.S. relations with over two dozen countries from China to Japan to Australia.
Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
This section of the U.S. State Department handles U.S. relations with over a dozen countries from Khazakstan to Pakistan to India.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum joins together 21 large economies (including the United States) which surround the Pacific Ocean. It is a prominent part of U.S. engagement with Asian economies.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is an important regional group with ten member-states.
Economic Engagement with North Korea
Brad Babson, a former World Bank official and expert on Asian affairs, examines the economic consequences of North Korea's missile and nuclear tests and the U.N. actions in response.

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