Asia-Pacific: Among Great Powers

But thornier issues and shifting U.S. priorities will keep the nature of Seoul and Washington's long-term defense ties in flux.

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended Stratfor articles from the week that was.

As the world gradually emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, Hanoi is well-positioned to reap the economic and political rewards of continued U.S. pressure on China.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue gets an update on Vietnam-U.S. relations from Evan Rees, Stratfor Asia-Pacific analyst.

An uptick in Australian exports indicates that Beijing is prioritizing its domestic interests over its foreign policy goals.

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended Stratfor articles from the week that was.

Moon’s move to quickly establish a dialogue with Biden indicates a desire to gain early input into any new U.S. policies that could impact Seoul’s priorities.

As statements of support or caution begin to emerge, Stratfor analyzes countries’ initial responses and their likely reactions to the final outcome.

Reports that Beijing has halted purchases of Australian coal suggest it’s still trying to find ways to retaliate against Canberra’s policies without jeopardizing the two countries’ economic ties.

Should the Trump administration secure a second term, its new investigation into Vietnam’s potential currency manipulation and undervaluation would likely result in new tariffs on Vietnamese goods.