Derek J. Grossman

@DerekJGrossman

National security and Indo-Pacific analysis. Professor @uscdornsife. Words in @foreignpolicy, @NikkeiAsia, @foreignaffairs, etc. Views mine.

Los Angeles, CA

Joined July 2016

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Derek J. Grossman@DerekJGrossman · Jun 27

I'm very proud to announce that today I opened my own consultancy, Indo-Pacific Solutions LLC, that aims to provide cutting-edge analysis on the region. If you might benefit from my support, tailored to you and your organization, then feel free to reach out!

DerekJGrossman's tweet image. I'm very proud to announce that today I opened my own consultancy, Indo-Pacific Solutions LLC, that aims to provide cutting-edge analysis on the region. If you might benefit from my support, tailored to you and your organization, then feel free to reach out!

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Derek J. Grossman@DerekJGrossman · 15 h

Philippine frustration with Marcos’ visit to the White House is palpable. Several commentators lamenting that Manila didn’t receive an “alliance discount” in tariff negotiations. In reality, Trump doesn’t treat allies any better than partners or foes. bworldonline.com/the-nation/202…

DerekJGrossman's tweet card. US PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump might have placed little emphasis on Washington’s decades-old alliance with the Philippines when he modestly cut tariffs on Filipino goods, political analysts said on...

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Derek J. Grossman@DerekJGrossman · Jul 23

This is a BIG clarification. Unfortunately, confusion typically reigns in all of these new trade deals.

AABS-CBN News@ABSCBNNews · Jul 22

WATCH: President @bongbongmarcos clarifies that the Philippines only agreed to impose zero tariff on automobiles, and not the entire PH market. Marcos Jr says details still have to be ironed out after PH-US trade talks. | via @_katrinadomingo

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Derek J. Grossman@DerekJGrossman · Jul 22

What a shame. Good luck in the Philippine presidential election in 2028.

KKaroline Leavitt@PressSec · Jul 22

🚨President Trump announces a trade deal has been reached with the Philippines.

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Derek J. Grossman@DerekJGrossman · Jul 22

I hate to say this, but Marcos’ visit to the White House doesn’t appear to have achieved anything beneficial.

DDerek J. Grossman@DerekJGrossman · Jul 22

Trump: “The Philippines is going OPEN MARKET with the United States, and ZERO Tariffs.” Still 19% on Phil exports to US. Anonymous Phil official close to talks: “It is sad that for the Philippines the rate even went up—as an ally it is hard to take.” politico.com/news/2025/07/2…

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Derek J. Grossman@DerekJGrossman · Jul 22

DerekJGrossman's tweet card. Trump sets tariff rate on Philippines, Indonesia to 19 percent.

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Derek J. Grossman@DerekJGrossman · 15 h

“India is preparing to extend a new line of credit to the Maldives, potentially finalising the agreement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit on July 25–26…” firstpost.com/world/india-re…

DerekJGrossman's tweet card. India has a long history of offering financial and developmental assistance to the Maldives. It has extended multiple lines of credit in recent years

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Derek J. Grossman@DerekJGrossman · 15 h

Dramatic escalation. Thailand used one of six readied F-16s to strike targets in Cambodia. reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

DerekJGrossman's tweet card. Of the six F-16 fighter jets that Thailand readied to deploy along the disputed border, one of the aircraft fired into Cambodia and destroyed a military target, the Thai army said.

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Derek J. Grossman@DerekJGrossman · 15 h

Cambodia-Thailand relations are once again in crisis over their disputed land border. This round has been propelled by a combustible mix of historical grievance, military provocations, political malpractice, and frankly bad luck. washingtonpost.com/world/2025/07/…

DerekJGrossman's tweet card. Tensions between the neighbors have escalated after a Cambodian soldier was killed in a skirmish earlier this year.

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Derek J. Grossman@DerekJGrossman · Jul 23

“Regardless of US intent, the perception across the Pacific of the US as a disinterested and mercurial partner undercuts the country’s ability to build meaningful and lasting partnerships… and simultaneously opens space for China to displace US influence…”…

DerekJGrossman's tweet image. “Regardless of US intent, the perception across the Pacific of the US as a disinterested and mercurial partner undercuts the country’s ability to build meaningful and lasting partnerships… and simultaneously opens space for China to displace US influence…”…

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Derek J. Grossman@DerekJGrossman · Jul 23

Might the US mediate India-Pakistan tensions over Kashmir? Well, State Dept spox hints that it just might when Pakistani FM comes to DC on Friday. If it happens, then India will be livid—another blow to the already faltering India-US strategic partnership. tribune.com.pk/story/2557415/…

DerekJGrossman's tweet card. Meeting will review Pakistan-US ties, India-Pakistan tensions, matters of mutual interest

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Derek J. Grossman@DerekJGrossman · Jul 23

FS Misri on Modi’s upcoming Maldives trip: “I think this is testimony to the kind of attention that has been paid to the relationship, including attention at the highest levels…We’ve continued to work at it, and I think the result is there for you to see.”hindustantimes.com/india-news/lon…

DerekJGrossman's tweet card. Bilateral ties turned frosty because of policies of Mohamed Muizzu, who came to power on back of an ‘India Out’ campaign in 2023

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Derek J. Grossman@DerekJGrossman · Jul 23

Trump’s US-Japan trade deal indeed appears very significant for both nations and with substantive agreements to back it up. Plus, the pact breathes new life into PM Ishiba’s tenure, which was in serious doubt after his party’s drubbing in recent elections. cnn.com/2025/07/22/bus…

DerekJGrossman's tweet card. President Donald Trump announced a long-awaited trade agreement with Japan on Tuesday night, a framework between allies and major trading partners that appeared elusive just weeks ago.

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Richard Heydarian@RichHeydarian · Jul 22

TRUMP’s not so subtly dig at DUTERTE pro 🇨🇳 policy…

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Nguyen Phuong Linh@linhpnguyen · Jul 22

Ok, I finally got my hands on the draft US-Vietnam tariff agreement. Whoever wrote it must think Vietnam is a vending machine: insert pressure, get a deal. No way this gets signed. This is a real test of Vietnam’s “bamboo diplomacy”. Got my money on the Vietnamese diplomats!

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Derek J. Grossman@DerekJGrossman · Jul 22

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Derek J. Grossman@DerekJGrossman · Jul 22

Treasury secretary on Japan trade talks: “Our priorities are not the internal workings of the Japanese government…Our priorities are giving the best deal for the American people." japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/…

DerekJGrossman's tweet card. The treasury secretary said the inner workings of the Japanese government are not a priority, in an apparent check on Tokyo's aim to review U.S. automobile tariffs.

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Derek J. Grossman@DerekJGrossman · Jul 22

“Indonesia will finish work next month on its first national strategy on artificial intelligence in a bid to attract foreign investment, an official said, as Southeast Asia's largest economy looks to join the global AI and chip-making race.” reuters.com/business/media…

DerekJGrossman's tweet card. Indonesia will finish work next month on its first national strategy on artificial intelligence in a bid to attract foreign investment, an official said, as Southeast Asia's largest economy looks to...

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