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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: A prominent Washington, D.C.-headquartered non-profit international affairs think tank, the Carnegie Endowment is dedicated to advancing global peace and cooperation. Founded in 1910 by Andrew Carnegie, it operates as a global network of policy research centres across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Its main activities involve independent analysis, research, and policy recommendations on critical international issues such as nuclear policy, democracy, climate, and technology. Recognised as the first truly global think tank, it significantly contributes to shaping international discourse and informing decision-makers.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth (third from top) descends the steps of Air Force One as President Donald Trump walks with Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng during a welcome ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: AP

2026 Xi-Trump summit

What does Pete Hegseth’s presence in China say about Trump’s military agenda?

US arms sales to Taiwan, nuclear weapons and military-to-military communication will be among topics discussed, experts say.

13 May 2026 - 9:36PMvideocam

US-China relations

Trump’s military push confronts US lawmakers and China’s shipbuilding edge

22 Apr 2026 - 12:55AMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

What is the war on Iran teaching China about the United States’ resilience?

8 Apr 2026 - 11:10AMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

How can Beijing lure top-tier Chinese AI professionals based abroad?

Strategy would help country transition from ‘major trainer’ of talent to ‘development highland’ as tech competition with US intensifies.

5 Apr 2026 - 12:00PMvideocam

China’s strength in training large numbers of AI talent has not been matched by equally robust development environments. Photo: Xinhua

War and conflict

Macroscope | Iran war’s ripple effects are just getting started for Asia

From tariffs to supply chain disruption, Asian economies reliant on energy imports find themselves cornered between compounding crises.

28 Mar 2026 - 5:23PM

US-China relations

US unlikely to get China to join new nuclear arms control agreement, experts say

Nuclear superpowers not taking active steps towards meaningful negotiation following the expiry of New Start arms treaty in February.

25 Mar 2026 - 7:25AMvideocam

US-China relations

Trump’s China policy lacks strategy and coherence: former Biden officials

At Carnegie event, ex-officials say Trump’s approach echoes first term, with swings from tariffs to accommodation and little clear strategy.

25 Mar 2026 - 6:00AMvideocam

US President Donald Trump’s China policy has drawn scrutiny from former government officials. Photo: Reuters

ICBMs

Open Questions | Why Iran war may drive East Asia nuclear race, hit China in Mideast: Zhao Tong

Carnegie nuclear policy expert says law of the jungle signalled by US actions could spur more countries to pursue nuclear weapons.

16 Mar 2026 - 10:04AMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

Trump’s Gaza plan ‘on hold’ as Iran war halts disarmament talks

The pause threatens to stall implementation of Trump’s flagship Middle East peace initiative.

10 Mar 2026 - 1:53PMvideocam

US-China relations

Trump balks at nuclear limit extension, calls for new US-China-Russia deal

For first time in half a century, the world is without a legally binding agreement to control nuclear weapons, as New Start accord expires.

6 Feb 2026 - 10:18AMvideocam

Russian soldiers load Iskander-M short-range ballistic missile launchers as part of a June 2024 drill to train troops in using tactical nuclear weapons. Photo: Russian Defence Ministry Press Service via AP

US-China relations

Why the collapse of the last US-Russia nuclear treaty matters for China

Analysts warn expiry of New Start could trigger vicious circle and three-way arms race between Beijing, Washington and Moscow.

4 Feb 2026 - 1:38AMvideocam

US-China relations

Trump’s peace board no match for UN and a possible boon to China, analysts find

As Beijing ponders its invitation, experts predict a cautious approach and point to the benefits of a diverted Washington.

2 Feb 2026 - 11:00PMvideocam

US-China relations

Do Americans think China will overtake the US? The results are in

Washington think tank takes the public’s temperature on global power and influence.

29 Jan 2026 - 10:40PMvideocam

US-Asean relations

Foot in the door or trap? Risks of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Southeast Asia

Nations are likely to try to avoid early commitment while steering clear of outright rejection to minimise US retaliation, analysts say.

21 Jan 2026 - 2:30PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media on the South Lawn of the White House on Monday. Photo: EPA

Brics

Testing the waters: is Brics evolving into a security alliance?

The first naval exercises under the ‘Brics plus’ banner saw Brazil, Egypt, China, Russia and South Africa take part. India did not.

17 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM

A Russian corvette ship is seen near Cape Town, South Africa, on January 9. The Will For Peace exercise brings together navies from Brics-plus countries. Photo: AFP

China-North Korea relations

Is China changing tack and accepting North Korea as a nuclear-armed state?

In a break with the recent past, Beijing makes no mention of ‘denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula’ in a white paper.

6 Dec 2025 - 6:49PMvideocam

US-China relations

Trump recasts US allies as tools to counter China in security playbook: analysts

Plan urges wealthier partners to boost defence roles, align export controls and shoulder more regional responsibility.

6 Dec 2025 - 7:08AM

US-China relations

Will Trump’s call to resume nuclear testing fuel a US-China arms race?

US president’s order could spur Beijing to speed up development of nuclear weapon systems, observers say.

1 Nov 2025 - 10:30PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives in Tokyo, Japan on Monday as part of an Asia tour that also included a summit with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS

US-China relations

How are leading Western think tanks unboxing the Xi-Trump summit?

The Post looks at insights shared by analysts in the US and Europe after the leaders’ high-stakes meeting in South Korea.

31 Oct 2025 - 8:18PMvideocam

China's military weapons

China’s next 5-year plan aims to narrow nuclear gap with US and Russia: analysts

Beijing’s proposed national blueprint links strategic forces with the global balance for the first time.

30 Oct 2025 - 12:11AMvideocam

Shanghai

Race to the bottom? China thwarted as US moves on deep-sea mining

No reward yet for Beijing’s multilateral approach at UN body tasked with regulating law of the sea.

1 Oct 2025 - 6:39AMvideocam

US-China relations

UN General Assembly: will China rise up to fill US void created by Trump?

Budget cuts, shifting alliances and clashing messages raise questions about the UN’s future role in global governance.

22 Sep 2025 - 10:19PMvideocam

US-China relations

Can the US, Russia and China break their nuclear talks impasse?

With a key US-Russia arms treaty due to expire in February, the world is at risk of entering a new era of strategic instability, analysts warn.

22 Sep 2025 - 6:44AMvideocam

US-China relations

Why has the US grown quieter about sending warships through the Taiwan Strait?

Washington has adopted a low-publicity approach since Donald Trump returned to power, possibly in the hope of damping down tensions.

20 Sep 2025 - 10:00PMvideocam

China's military weapons

The Front Line | Will the JL-1 missile be China’s final word on airborne nuclear deterrence?

H-6 bombers have been retrofitted to carry the weapon but they have their limits, analysts say.

11 Sep 2025 - 6:00AMvideocam

The JL-1 can be carried on a modified H-6N strategic bomber. Photo: AFP

DeepSeek

DeepSeek sheds light on data collection for AI training

DeepSeek says data in pre-training stage is mainly collected from publicly available online information and authorised third-party data.

3 Sep 2025 - 6:00PM

China Future Tech briefing

EVs | China plugs into next-generation batteries

Sodium-ion and solid-state batteries are emerging technologies for powering electric vehicles and storing electricity. China has made big advances on both.

10 Jul 2025 - 3:00PM

China economy

Opinion | Will China’s bid to boost domestic demand pay off?

Beijing is making great strides in the transition towards a consumption-based economy. However, the path forward is not without risk.

6 Jul 2025 - 8:30PM

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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

What does Pete Hegseth’s presence in China say about Trump’s military agenda?

US arms sales to Taiwan, nuclear weapons and military-to-military communication will be among topics discussed, experts say.

Trump’s military push confronts US lawmakers and China’s shipbuilding edge

What is the war on Iran teaching China about the United States’ resilience?

How can Beijing lure top-tier Chinese AI professionals based abroad?

Strategy would help country transition from ‘major trainer’ of talent to ‘development highland’ as tech competition with US intensifies.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Macroscope | Iran war’s ripple effects are just getting started for Asia

From tariffs to supply chain disruption, Asian economies reliant on energy imports find themselves cornered between compounding crises.

US unlikely to get China to join new nuclear arms control agreement, experts say

Nuclear superpowers not taking active steps towards meaningful negotiation following the expiry of New Start arms treaty in February.

Trump’s China policy lacks strategy and coherence: former Biden officials

At Carnegie event, ex-officials say Trump’s approach echoes first term, with swings from tariffs to accommodation and little clear strategy.

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Open Questions | Why Iran war may drive East Asia nuclear race, hit China in Mideast: Zhao Tong

Carnegie nuclear policy expert says law of the jungle signalled by US actions could spur more countries to pursue nuclear weapons.

Trump’s Gaza plan ‘on hold’ as Iran war halts disarmament talks

The pause threatens to stall implementation of Trump’s flagship Middle East peace initiative.

Trump balks at nuclear limit extension, calls for new US-China-Russia deal

For first time in half a century, the world is without a legally binding agreement to control nuclear weapons, as New Start accord expires.

Why the collapse of the last US-Russia nuclear treaty matters for China

Analysts warn expiry of New Start could trigger vicious circle and three-way arms race between Beijing, Washington and Moscow.

Trump’s peace board no match for UN and a possible boon to China, analysts find

As Beijing ponders its invitation, experts predict a cautious approach and point to the benefits of a diverted Washington.

Do Americans think China will overtake the US? The results are in

Washington think tank takes the public’s temperature on global power and influence.

Foot in the door or trap? Risks of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Southeast Asia

Nations are likely to try to avoid early commitment while steering clear of outright rejection to minimise US retaliation, analysts say.

Testing the waters: is Brics evolving into a security alliance?

The first naval exercises under the ‘Brics plus’ banner saw Brazil, Egypt, China, Russia and South Africa take part. India did not.

Is China changing tack and accepting North Korea as a nuclear-armed state?

In a break with the recent past, Beijing makes no mention of ‘denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula’ in a white paper.

Trump recasts US allies as tools to counter China in security playbook: analysts

Plan urges wealthier partners to boost defence roles, align export controls and shoulder more regional responsibility.

Will Trump’s call to resume nuclear testing fuel a US-China arms race?

US president’s order could spur Beijing to speed up development of nuclear weapon systems, observers say.

How are leading Western think tanks unboxing the Xi-Trump summit?

The Post looks at insights shared by analysts in the US and Europe after the leaders’ high-stakes meeting in South Korea.

China’s next 5-year plan aims to narrow nuclear gap with US and Russia: analysts

Beijing’s proposed national blueprint links strategic forces with the global balance for the first time.

Race to the bottom? China thwarted as US moves on deep-sea mining

No reward yet for Beijing’s multilateral approach at UN body tasked with regulating law of the sea.

UN General Assembly: will China rise up to fill US void created by Trump?

Budget cuts, shifting alliances and clashing messages raise questions about the UN’s future role in global governance.

Can the US, Russia and China break their nuclear talks impasse?

With a key US-Russia arms treaty due to expire in February, the world is at risk of entering a new era of strategic instability, analysts warn.

Why has the US grown quieter about sending warships through the Taiwan Strait?

Washington has adopted a low-publicity approach since Donald Trump returned to power, possibly in the hope of damping down tensions.

The Front Line | Will the JL-1 missile be China’s final word on airborne nuclear deterrence?

H-6 bombers have been retrofitted to carry the weapon but they have their limits, analysts say.

DeepSeek sheds light on data collection for AI training

DeepSeek says data in pre-training stage is mainly collected from publicly available online information and authorised third-party data.

EVs | China plugs into next-generation batteries

Sodium-ion and solid-state batteries are emerging technologies for powering electric vehicles and storing electricity. China has made big advances on both.

Opinion | Will China’s bid to boost domestic demand pay off?

Beijing is making great strides in the transition towards a consumption-based economy. However, the path forward is not without risk.

Macroscope | Iran war’s ripple effects are just getting started for Asia

Open Questions | Why Iran war may drive East Asia nuclear race, hit China in Mideast: Zhao Tong