President, The Asia Group. Co-host @TeaLeavesPod. Before - Pentagon, White House, State Dept, Senate. Live to love the outdoors! Husband, Dad.
Washington, DC / California
Joined July 2015
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Check out the latest @TeaLeavesPod episode! Thank you Wendy for joining and all of your insights on trade (yes, we can use that word!) and economic initiatives in Asia and the broader #IndoPacific.
This week on Tea Leaves @AsiaSociety's Wendy Cutler joins us to discuss the status of #IPEF, #CPTPP, and the impact on trade and partnerships in the #IndoPacific
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A trusted leader and advocate of closer U.S.-Japan ties, Abe-san had a profound impact on a generation of U.S. Asia policy hands in Washington. Our thoughts are with Japan tonight. (3/3)
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Mr. Abe was the most consequential Japanese leader of his era, an architect of the “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” concept who championed Japan's leading role in Asian trade, diplomatic, and security cooperation. (2/3)
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The Asia Group is shocked and saddened by the senseless murder of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. We send our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to the people of Japan. (1/3)
Shock, sadness, grief - I join the countless in Japan and around the world who mourn the tragic assassination of former Prime Minister Abe, who leaves behind a historical legacy of accomplishment. Farewell.
Latest Tea Leaves podcast is out. Critically important discussion on Taiwan. Thanks you ADM Davidson for joining!
"... Taiwan does have some needs for their asymmetric portfolio ... But you can’t solely have systems that have utility after the attack begins."
Adm. Phil Davidson talks Taiwan defense this week on Tea Leaves ⬇️
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WATCH: youtu.be/1WuD0i_Qilg
Our latest @TeaLeavesPod episode is out! Tune in to listen as Ashley Tellis lays out a fascinating analysis of India’s geopolitical calculus. Next week…part 2 with Ashley!
NEW: Ashley J. Tellis joined us for a timely two-part conversation. Today ⬇️
🇷🇺 Understanding India-Russia relations
🇮🇳🇨🇳 India's tensions with China
🇺🇸 How the White House views India's Russia ties
➕ More!
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WATCH: youtu.be/kPjyjInQRnk
Thank you Amb Yun for returning to @TeaLeavesPod. Consequential outcome to South Korea’s presidential election - Joe’s analysis and insights unpack it all. Tune in!
NEW: Amb. Joe Yun joined us for a deep dive on South Korea, including
🇰🇷 President-Elect Yoon's victory
🌐 Yoon's foreign policy priorities
🪢 Relations with the U.S., China, North Korea, and Japan
➕ More!
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WATCH: youtu.be/ECw6Amg70cc
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TAG CEO and Co-Founder @TAGNirav and other leading global executives were invited to hear Prime Minister @narendramodi inaugurate the #InFinityForum - a new flagship conference highlighting the growth of India's dynamic fintech sector.
Honored to have hosted Taiwan Rep. Hsiao for the latest @TeaLeavesPod. Huge focus on Taiwan these days, don’t miss our timely conversation!
Check out our fascinating NEW EPISODE with Rep. Bi-khim Hsiao @bikhim of @TECRO_USA, covering –
🇺🇸Engagement between Washington and Taipei
💉Taiwan's pandemic response
🌏 Regional security issues
➕ More!
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Thank you, John, for joining us on Tea Leaves for our latest podcast convo.
🌏🤝 Former @CIA Director @JohnBrennan joined Tea Leaves this week to discuss his nearly four decades in the CIA, the Afghanistan withdrawal, the intelligence challenges posed by China, and more. ⬇️
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Check out our latest @TeaLeavesPod! PM Suga is in DC now and the Quad Summit is happening today. Mike lays out everything you need to know.
🔷🇯🇵 @JapanChair Dr. Michael J. Green spoke with us on the eve of the first-ever in-person Quad Leaders Summit and amid the race to replace Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. Insights on these events, plus AUKUS and more in our latest episode ⬇️ apple.co/3ua1ZFD
Terrific to have @annafifield on the latest @TeaLeavesPod episode. Check it out. North Korea will undoubtedly be in the news this fall.
🇰🇵NEW EPISODE: Leading journalist @annafifield discussed her years of experience covering North Korea, unpacking Kim Jong-un’s leadership, the prospects for denuclearization, human rights and daily life for the North Korean people, and more. LISTEN ⬇️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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.#China This intvw btwn @RexonRyu & Asia expert Evan Medeiros should have 100k views. Best, sober discussion on US-China challenge I've heard. Medeiros admits that holding and building coalitions to confront China will be tough and ad hoc @TeaLeavesPod youtube.com/watch?v=FETWLoC9…
Check out the latest Tea Leaves podcast. Evan is the best of the best on US-China and understanding what it means and what to expect.
🇨🇳NEW EPISODE: Former national security official, @georgetownsfs professor, and TAG Senior Advisor Evan Medeiros joined Tea Leaves to discuss Biden's China strategy and the outlook for U.S.-China relations. LISTEN ➡️theasiagroup.com/dr-evan-med… FULL VIDEO 📽️youtu.be/FETWLoC9tdY
Check out the new @TeaLeavesPod episode about the @NBA and Asia. Thank you Scott Levy for joining!!
🏀What does @NBA Asia chief Scott Levy have to say about the Tokyo Olympic Games, and building a new generation of basketball lovers in Asia? LISTEN ➡️theasiagroup.com/nba-asia-ch… FULL VIDEO 📽️youtu.be/VcedsPgCVOw
New Tea Leaves episode is out! Thank you @natashakhanhk for joining @SheryAhnNews and me! Terrific convo on #HongKong and more.
NEW EPISODE! 🇭🇰Hong Kong-based journalist @natashakhanhk reflected on the position of journalists in today's #HongKong, and shared her experiences covering the #NationalSecurityLaw protests, COVID-19, and more.
LISTEN ➡️theasiagroup.com/journalist-… FULL VIDEO 📽️youtu.be/tMdNVmn8iTA
Delighted that our latest @TeaLeavesPod is out! Ashley Tellis offers intimate insights in PM Modi, the COVID outlook in #India and much more. @SheryAhnNews and I hope you enjoy!
NEW EPISODE! 🇺🇸🇮🇳Ashley Tellis returned to the show for a conversation that explored #India's battle against COVID-19, Prime Minister Modi's leadership, actions against tech companies, U.S.-India relations, and more. LISTEN ➡️theasiagroup.com/ashley-tell… VIDEO: youtu.be/Pu3uOnCY1zw
Check out the latest @TeaLeavesPod episode. Fascinating insights from @NinaHachigian on the power, influence of cities on climate, trade, and the defining challenges of our time.
NEW EPISODE: We sat down with @NinaHachigian, @LACity's first Deputy Mayor for International Affairs, to discuss cities and foreign policy, climate change, the LA 2028 Olympics, working with @ericgarcetti on LA's COVID response, and more. LISTEN! apple.co/2RU6cPg
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Frmr Amb to #SouthKorea Harry Harris tells me the recent Biden-Moon summit was one of the most successful & set the stage for the alliance to be "more relevant than ever". He spoke to us earlier on @BloombergTV For more check out @TeaLeavesPod too!👇@IFlyP3 @TheAsiaGroup