FOUND: 2 - What They Never Told You

India raises objection to Pakistan F-16 refit

During meetings with U.S. official Donald Lu in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs protested against sale of spares of jet to Pakistan

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2022

US, Asian Alliance Agree on 4 Economic Sectors to Counter China

The United States and a group of Asian allies on Friday agreed on a set of negotiating targets, as Washington looks to offer an alternative to the economic might of China in the region. At the first ministerial for the Indo-Pacific Economic Prosperity Framework (IPEF), officials sketched the basis for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 11, 2022

India stays out of trade pillar in U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

India has decided to stay out of the joint declaration on one of the four pillars or the trade pilla

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2022

Piyush Goyal's US visit next week: To meet US trade representative, secretary of commerce

NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will hold bilateral meetings with his American counterparts next week in the US to discuss ways to boost trade and investments ties, an official statement said on Friday.

The Times of India · Sep 2, 2022

As Pelosi departs, Taiwan reflects on controversial US visit

Taiwanese experts reassured of US support as China gears up for military drills in waters surrounding island.

Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2022

U.S. to host virtual meeting on Tuesday of Indo-Pacific trade, economic ministers

The United States will host a virtual meeting on Tuesday of officials representing the 14 countries that have joined the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, as Washington seeks to expand its engagement with Asia.

Reuters · Jul 24, 2022

Indo-Pacific alphabet soup needs beefing up

In May, US President Joe Biden visited South Korea and Japan with the aim of reaffirming America's commitment to the Asia-Pacific region after the uncertainties and doubts generated by Donald Trump's presidency. In Tokyo, Mr Biden launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (Ipef) and participated in a summit of…

Bangkok Post · Jul 1, 2022

Biden’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Is a Paradigm Shift

The United States can no longer afford to buy geopolitical allies with market access.

Foreign Policy · Jul 1, 2022

Subtle diplomatic dance

Last week's visit to the kingdom by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was seen as underscoring Washington's recognition of Thailand as a significant player in the region's security.

Bangkok Post · Jun 19, 2022

US makes Asia inroads by playing down need to oppose China

The US sought to bolster its support in Asia this weekend by reassuring nations they don’t need to join a coalition against China, drawing a stark contrast with Beijing’s threats to defend its interests with military force.

Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2022