The Asia Questions

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The Asia Questions

The global economic crisis, the growing instability in Pakistan, and the Afghanistan War present several challenges to U.S. foreign policy in Asia.

By Ashley J. Tellis

Published on Nov 16, 2009

Source: KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio

On October 12, President Barack Obama traveled to Asia to express U.S. policy priorities in the region. The global economic crisis, the growing instability in Pakistan, and the Afghanistan War all present challenges to U.S. foreign policy in Asia. Carnegie’s Ashley Tellis addresses China’s stimulus package, the future of Sino-U.S. relations, nuclear nonproliferation in Pakistan, and a better strategy for Afghanistan.

About the Author

Ashley J. Tellis

Former Senior Fellow

Ashley J. Tellis was a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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Economy Security Military Foreign Policy Nuclear Policy South Asia India Pakistan East Asia China

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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