How China is Losing India, Changing Public Opinions on Race, and More

June 23, 2020

On the 70thanniversary of China-India ties last year, the two countries pledged to work together on a range of issues from trade and military delegations to academic studies of ancient civilizational links. Tanvi Madan writes that even with the growing cooperation, friction between China and India is beginning to culminate in intense competition, ultimately driving India closer to the United States.

In light of the killing of George Floyd and others at the hands of police, Americans are starting to shift their opinions on race relations, and in many areas, are coming to a consensus. William Galston explores recent polling data on policing, peaceful protests, and the need for reform.

Unlike previous sanctions against the Syrian government, the Caesar Act also mandates sanctions on third-country actors who engage in economic activities to help the Assad regime. Steven Heydemann explains how the law works and responds to recent criticism from those concerned about the potential harm to Syrian civilians.

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