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Juliet Lee
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Director, Strategy & Engagement, @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org | NYC | Views my own
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Looking for some Labor Day weekend reads? 👀

Catch up on expert insights into key developments across the Asia-Pacific with our Asia Policy Brief Substack.

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August 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
My latest report on North Korea policy: lessons learned, understanding new realities, and what lies ahead under Trump and Lee administrations.
August 26, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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In a new op-ed for @9dashline.com, @julietylee.bsky.social argues that U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's dismissal of concerns about #tariffs from U.S. partners reveals a deep disconnect between the U.S. approach to security cooperation and Trump’s economic and trade policy. Read below⬇️
June 25, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Our Substack is now live! 🎉In our first issue, Wendy Cutler and Jane Mellsop cover the challenges Asian #trade partners face in trying to meet Trump's 90-day deadline on July 8 and what to watch afterwards.
June 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Here's a first look at what's in store in our new Substack newsletter, Asia Policy Brief. Featuring insights from our experts Wendy Cutler & Jane Mellsop, @emmachanlettavery.bsky.social, @faamer.bsky.social, and @rorrydaniels.bsky.social

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June 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Coming Soon 👀💻 We're launching Asia Policy Brief on Substack on June 25! 📰

Get timely, expert analysis on key developments across the Asia-Pacific, delivered straight to your inbox every other Wednesday morning: asiapolicy.asiasociety.org
June 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Join us on June 18 for a discussion on the ever-changing situation of the #Myanmar civil war and the impact of ASEAN on the conflict. Featuring Amb. Derek Mitchell, Dr. Thitinan Pongsudhirak, and Nyantha Maw Lin, with ASPI's @meghanvmurphy.bsky.social moderating the discussion. Register now ⬇️
The State of Myanmar’s Civil War: Military Dynamics and ASEAN’s Ongoing Dilemma
Join ASPI for a timely discussion on the ever-changing military situation on the ground and the impact of ASEAN on the conflict.
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June 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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On this #WorldEnvironmentDay, we’re spotlighting ASPI's key initiatives on #climate and #cleanenergy. From advancing net-zero emissions to climate diplomacy, we partner with leaders across sectors to enhance the global fight against climate change.🌏👇
June 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Full circle moment: last December, @emmachanlettavery.bsky.social and I were in Seoul just days after martial law was declared and lifted, meeting with National Assembly members. Today, @AsiaPolicy hosted a webinar to assess the very recent snap election results: asiasociety.org/video/politi...
Political Reset? Implications of the ROK Election for the Alliance and the Region
The Asia Society Policy Institute hosts a rapid reaction panel discussion on the election of Lee Jae-myung in South Korea's snap presidential election, and the implications for the U.S.-ROK alliance a...
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June 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Kyung-wha Kang, @asiasociety.org President and CEO and former Foreign Minister of #SouthKorea, shares her insights on the election of South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae-myung, and what lies ahead for the country👇
Dr. Kyung-wha Kang on Lee Jae-myung Winning the South Korean Presidential Election
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June 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Tan Sri Nazir Razak joins @rorrydaniels.bsky.social on #AsiaInsideOut to discuss Malaysia's chairmanship of ASEAN, regional economic development and integration, and how Southeast Asia's private & public sectors can work together to address #climatechange and #AI.
Malaysia’s Tan Sri Nazir Razak on ASEAN’s Economic Future
Rorry Daniels and Tan Sri Nazir Razak discuss Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship, regional growth, and how Southeast Asia can tackle challenges like climate change and AI through public-private collaborati...
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May 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🗓️Join us next week, June 5, for a timely webinar assessing the outcomes of the South Korean elections and implications for the U.S.-ROK alliance and Northeast Asia. Sign up below: asiasociety.org/policy-insti...
Political Reset? Implications of the ROK Election for the Alliance and the Region
Join ASPI for a timely discussion on the South Korean election results and its implications for the U.S.-ROK alliance and South Korea’s relations with its Northeast Asian neighbors.
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May 30, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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How does open-source #AI fit into the U.S. effort to lead in tech while managing risks from strategic rivals like #China?

In a new report, Danny Russel & Emily Ratté explore the strategic role of open-source models in global competition.

Read the full report here: asiasociety.org/policy-insti...
Defense or Diffusion? Open Source AI in U.S.-China Competition
Danny Russel and Emily Ratte unpack the national security stakes of open-source AI, and how China is playing the long game.
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May 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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ASPI Vice President Wendy Cutler's interview with @scmpnews.bsky.social touches on hot-button issues in U.S.-China trade, from Trump's executive orders to the likelihood of a lasting agreement with #China. Read the interview below ⬇️
Open Questions | Truth in the truce: Wendy Cutler mulls if US-China trade can find lasting peace
With three decades spent shaping US trade policy from behind the scenes, Cutler touches on hot-button issues, from Trump’s executive orders to the likelihood of a lasting agreement with China.
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May 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Stay informed on the latest policy developments and news on Asia! Follow our new LinkedIn page for timely, expert analysis and insights on the most pressing challenges and opportunities across Asia. 🌏

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May 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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📺WATCH: ASPI hosts a panel discussion moderated by Farwa Aamer analyzing President Trump's first 100 days in office and the impact on #SouthAsia. Experts Amb. Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Mukesh Aghi, and Bhagya Senaratne discuss key policy shifts in trade, security & immigration and more ⬇️
Through South Asia's Eyes: Trump’s 100-Day Impact
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May 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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📢 APPLY NOW! We’re excited to present the 5th Building Trade Ties with South Korea’s Emerging Female Leaders program— a week of trade-focused workshops, briefings & capacity-building exercises in DC & NYC.

Learn more about the program and apply here ⬇️
Building Trade Ties with South Korea’s Emerging Female Leaders
Professional development program for South Korean early career female trade experts, now recruiting for the 2025 program!
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May 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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In testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, ASPI Vice President Wendy Cutler discussed her views on recent trade developments and emphasized that the US government’s structures must evolve to reflect shifts in the global economic landscape.
May 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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📺WATCH: ASPI hosts an expert panel with @faamer.bsky.social, @akshmathur.bsky.social, Amb. Cameron Munter & @rorrydaniels.bsky.social on key developments in recent #India-#Pakistan tensions and the #ceasefire over the weekend.
Crossfire to Ceasefire: Navigating India-Pakistan Tensions
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May 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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As Xi and Putin solidify their partnership in Moscow, check out our #China–#Russia Program at the Center for China Analysis.

Our hub unpacks the rapidly evolving ties between the two powers through research & analysis, expert conversations, and digital content.

Explore here:
Brothers Forever: Unpacking the Conundrum of China-Russia Relations
The China-Russia Program examines the rapidly evolving relationship between Russia and China through research and analysis, programs and conversations with experts, and digital and video content.
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May 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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🎧NEW: @zichen.bsky.social, founder and editor of Pekingology, joins @rorrydaniels.bsky.social on Asia Inside Out to unpack U.S.-China relations a month after “Liberation Day”, the future of the relationship, and why maintaining people-to-people ties still matter.

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Zichen Wang on the Evolving U.S.-China Relations - Asia Inside Out
Zichen Wang, founder and editor of the Pekingnology newsletter and research fellow and director for International Relations at the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), speaks with Rorry Daniels, ...
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May 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Join us on May 23 for an in-person talk on the future of the U.S.-China relations and the future of innovation with #CCA's @yashenghuang.bsky.social, @brendan-kelly.bsky.social, Lizzi C. Lee, @jmchoo.bsky.social & Susan Shirk. Register now ⬇️

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What Is the Cost to Global Science? U.S.-China Relations and the Future of Innovation
Join CCA for an in-person panel discussion on the decline in U.S.-China scientific cooperation and its future implications for the United States, China, and the global scientific commons.
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May 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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In a new report, Danny Russel and Blake Berger explore how intensifying U.S.-China rivalry and the politicization of aid are shaping global development—drawing on insights from experts across Africa, Southeast Asia, China, and the U.S.

Read the full report here: asiasociety.org/policy-insti...
Development As Strategy
This website offers expert views from stakeholders in Africa and Southeast Asia on U.S. and Chinese development engagement—what works, what doesn’t, and what they want from external partners.
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April 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Recently, we hosted Schwarzman Scholars for an Alumni Seminar at Hanoi's Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam. The seminar brought together policy experts, government officials, and emerging young leaders to explore key issues shaping Vietnam and Southeast Asia. 💜🌏🎓
April 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM