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The Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia advances research and teaching about policy challenges within the region and Asia’s place in the global community.

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Understanding the next phase of US-China relations
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Understanding the next phase of US-China relations

From the potential for revived tariffs to the implications for global collaboration, Rajawali Director Tony Saich examines the key dynamics shaping what could be a pivotal era in US-China relations.

A rapidly aging world – and the awaiting demographic implosion
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A rapidly aging world – and the awaiting demographic implosion

The population is declining in more than 60 countries, in many cases dramatically. Families with one or no children are becoming increasingly common. The challenges are global, with far-reaching consequences.

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