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February 8, 2019

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Featured quote

The [Trans-Pacific Partnership] … was a mechanism to show the Chinese leadership that there was a different model … and then that was going to push China to make its own changes as well.”

February 4, 2019 | U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D-Wash.), Brookings Dollar & Sense podcast

REGIONAL AND TOPIC UPDATES

China

Responsible competition. If the United States seeks to craft a durable and comprehensive strategy for its relationship with China, experts and policymakers must seek answers to seven key questions, write Ryan Hass and Mira Rapp-Hooper.

What comes next for the U.S. and China? At a Brookings event, former national security advisors Stephen Hadley and Susan Rice candidly discussed their views on the future of U.S.-China relations. Read the transcript of their conversation.

International affairs

Election in El Salvador. The election of a 37-year-old anti-establishment candidate in El Salvador illuminates important trends related to the rise of populism, anger over corruption, and the impact of technology on politics, argues Charles Call.

Turkey and refugees. With Turkey facing the difficult task of integrating over 3.6 million Syrian refugees, Kemal Kirişci and Jessica Brandt outline a proposal to employ Syrian refugees in large-scale agricultural projects.

U.S. national security and India. In an episode of the War on the Rocks podcast, Tanvi Madan explains the role that partners like India can play as Washington seeks to maintain its military and technological edge against great power rivals.

South Sudanese independence. In a new book, Zach Vertin explores the hopeful establishment of South Sudan, which eventually gave way to a grim reality.

Militants and justice. Examining cases from Somalia, Afghanistan, and Colombia, Vanda Felbab-Brown writes that overly punitive approaches to militant groups can prevent negotiated peace deals, but opaque deals without accountability for militants can prevent reconciliation.

Recent events at Brookings

Chief of naval operations. On January 28, Admiral John Richardson discussed the U.S. Navy’s priorities in a conversation at Brookings with Michael O’Hanlon.

Missile Defense Review. On January 29, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities James Anderson discussed the Trump administration’s Missile Defense Review, along with a panel of experts.

Democratic Republic of the Congo. On February 1, two expert panels explored the implications of the DRC’s recent election.

Upcoming events

Japan’s role in Asia’s connectivity: Infrastructure finance and digital governance
Monday, February 11 at 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST

A conversation on defense policy with Rep. Seth Moulton
Tuesday, February 12 at 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM EST

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