Douglas H. Paal
Carnegie Endowment
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China, U.S. Heading for ‘Increasing Confrontation’
U.S. policy has been, with respect to China, forming a bipartisan consensus in recent years. For Trump to think that a quick deal on trade problems was solved doesn’t seem consistent with the rest of the things his administration says. → Read More
By Sending Spy to North Korea, America Raises the Stakes High
The circumstances of the meeting between Kim and Pompeo are far less significant than its consequences. Despite the odd timing and public exposure, the Trump administration has used a proven channel to attempt an extraordinary mission. → Read More
China’s Economy After the Party Congress
As China’s 19th Party Congress approaches, it is important to identify the economic fundamentals that challenge China and the new leadership that will emerge from the Congress. → Read More
Weighing Bad Options: Past Diplomacy With North Korea and Alliance Options Today
Two veteran diplomats deeply involved with the last set of intense negotiations with North Korea will discuss their experiences and consider options in light of today’s dynamics, and will be joined by both U.S. and Japanese experts. → Read More
China Must Help the White House Save Trump From Himself
It has repeatedly been shown that the main source of U.S. policy instability is President Trump. Chinese leaders should work prudently and constructively with people around the administration. → Read More
Three Ways the U.S. Can Prevent Kim Jong-Un’s Nuclear Missiles from Taking Off
Thoughtful and respectful leadership, close consultation with affected parties, and a commitment of real resources to assemble necessary leverage present a better chance than anything on offer so far. → Read More
China’s Role in Dealing With North Korea
While China can do more to crack down on trade with North Korea, the United States should work out the North Korea problem in a way that respects both China and its own national security interests. → Read More
After OBOR: A Renewed Vision for Engagement With China and Asia
With the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) Initiative signaling China’s more activist, assertive regional economic development and security policies, the United States must develop a post-TPP strategy to engage with China and the Asia-Pacific region. → Read More
DPRK Test Adds to Tensions on Korean Peninsula Ahead of Xi-Trump Meeting
The White House must overcome internal divisions to come up with a comprehensive North Korea policy that incorporates both China and America’s regional allies. → Read More
Can Xi Jinping and Donald Trump Show Maturity When It Matters, Despite Their Contrasting Styles?
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump must show flexibility during the Sino-U.S. summit in Palm Beach and work to avert conflict, whatever it takes. → Read More
2017, the Year Chairman Xi Will Come Into His Own
After five years of consolidating power, Xi Jinping will emerge stronger than ever before. For this year at least, Xi will play the role of global leader, and the world will be better for it. → Read More
How the Realities of Office Will Temper Trump and His Team
With time and the need to accumulate achievements, policy issues will depend less on personalities, though the president’s personality will remain important, than on working with enduring realities. → Read More
Which Way Forward for Taiwan and the United States in 2017?
A wise course of policy for the United States, China, and Taiwan would be to focus on what can be done to maintain the high quality status quo than challenge the fundamental values of each other. → Read More
How Trump Should Deal with China
As the Trump administration takes shape and prepares to take office, advice will pour in on how to manage security, trade, and economic relations with China, including how to deal with Taiwan. Striking the right tone would be a great start. → Read More
Paal on What a Trump Presidency Means for East Asia
As part of our series looking at what a Trump presidency could mean for the world, Carnegie Vice President for Studies for Asia Douglas H. Paal examines what countries in East Asia may want from Trump’s administration, and identifies potential sources of friction. (Runtime - 18:37 → Read More
The United States Can No Longer Overlook Asia’s Re-emerging Great Powers
The Donald Trump administration is beginning to take shape, but still has a long way to go in identifying personnel and defining policy goals, particularly in Asia. → Read More
TPP Is in a Coma and China Stands to Gain
The prospects for the Trans-Pacific Partnership look dim in the face of a Trump administration, which may open opportunities for China to take the lead in the Pacific region. → Read More
Sino-U.S. Relations in the Trump Era
Trump’s election is an opportunity for the United States and China to construct an explicitly cooperative agenda. → Read More
Obama’s Last Asian Trip: Dealing with China’s and Xi Jinping’s Contradictions
U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping must take advantage of their face-to-face meetings at the G20 summit to discuss serious security challenges that their countries face. → Read More
A Chance to De-escalate South China Sea Tensions
Despite increasingly strident rhetoric, new developments offer a potential opening for more constructive engagement between China and the Philippines. → Read More