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Can the expanded BRICS survive 'America First'? In my latest w/ @foreignpolicy I answer YES – but only if the club adopts a strategy of reassurance, retrenchment, and reinforcement. foreignpolicy.com/2025/07/02/bri…

A landmark deal with India means jobs, investment and growth here in the UK. It creates thousands of British jobs, unlocks new opportunities for businesses and puts money in the pockets of working people. That’s our Plan for Change in action.

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

My latest: The Philippines-US Relationship Is Tested as President Marcos Visits Washington thediplomat.com/2025/07/the-ph…

Met with Philippine President @BongBongMarcos to discuss how the U.S. and the Philippines are strengthening our ironclad Alliance to advance our shared safety, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

Excellent essay by my colleague Sarang Shidore. Please read/RT. thediplomat.com/2025/07/the-ph…

After nearly 7 amazing years at the IMF, I have decided to return to my academic roots. On September 1, 2025, I will rejoin @HarvardEcon as the inaugural Gregory and Ania Coffey Professor of Economics. I am truly grateful for my time at @IMFnews, first as Chief Economist and then…

The Philippines is one of the US’ oldest treaty allies But this doesn’t mean DC must embrace sliding into war with China over the South China Sea Ahead of Marcos’ visit to the White House next week, check out @globalsarang’s research on how the US can “defend without provoking”

On July 12, Statement by FM IWAYA "Nine years since the issuance of the Arbitral Tribunal’s award as to the disputes between the Republic of the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China regarding the South China Sea" was issued. #FMStatement🇯🇵 mofa.go.jp/press/release/…

We take note of India’s resumption of tourist visas for Chinese citizens. This is a positive move. Easing cross-border travel is widely beneficial. China will maintain communication and consultation with India to further facilitate travel between the two countries.

JUST ANNOUNCED: The United States and Indonesia have reached an agreement on reciprocal trade: 🇮🇩 Indonesia will eliminate 99% of tariffs on American industrial goods, tech products, and agricultural products. 🇺🇸 American products sold in Indonesia will have a 0% tariff rate,…

🔴LIVE | Getting to a Pragmatic Cuba Policy for the United States A conversation featuring @WMLeoGrande, Geoff Thale, Joy Gordon, @globalsarang x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Don't miss TODAY 2 p.m. How do we get to a more pragmatic US-Cuba policy? w/ @WMLeoGrande Geoff Thale and @globalsarang moderating. LINK: quincyinst.org/events/getting…

It is my great honor to welcome back President @bongbongmarcos to Washington, this time for his first official meeting with @POTUS @realDonaldTrump. We look forward to an impactful visit aimed at bolstering our economic and security cooperation and reaffirming our alliance 🇵🇭🇺🇸

My latest column Trump's bullying of Brazil is backfiring, spectacularly A senior Brazilian diplomat told me: Bolsonaro and his allies “got what they worked for — a severe threat against the whole country and its economy — and now not only part of their voters, but especially…

The U.S. has remained heavily involved over the last three days with Israel, Jordan and authorities in Damascus on the horrifying & dangerous developments in southern Syria. The rape and slaughter of innocent people which has and is still occuring must end. If authorities in…

"Governments have been too afraid of the consequences of angering the US to risk taking action to uphold int'l law. This is about more than Israel-Palestine, this is about a new multilateralism taking shape to replace the old system.” As I told @ishaantharoor @washingtonpost

Is “lethality” enough? Today at 12 pm EST retired US Army Special Forces Lt. Col. @mikenelson586 joins me to discuss his recent Atlantic essay & how the US military can balance warrior ethos with ethics & professionalism. 📅 Register Now: quincyinst.org/events/the-war…

New @stavroulapabst: Last week, X’s AI-powered chatbot Grok publicly melted down. This week, xAI’s new “Grok for government,” which repurposes Grok to serve myriad federal agencies, has secured a $200 million DoD contract. Read more on Grok's latest gig: responsiblestatecraft.org/dod-ai/