Mireya Solis

Superpower rivalry and geopolitics in Trump 2.0 How does the superpower rivalry between the US and China dictate international relations more broadly? And what does it mean for the future of trade, security and development? Lee Kuan Yew, Chair in ...

The world is less bound by law, less anchored in US-led alliances, & more unpredictable as the power balance shifts. I joined the World Economic Forum's #RadioDavos to discuss Trump 2.0, US-China, UN reform & what gives me hope. Tks @robinpomeroy.bsky.social @aloraibi.bsky.social
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Wrapping up a rich day of discussions with the panel “Asia and the Future for the Global Trade Order”, chaired by Françoise Nicolas (Ifri), featuring Deborah Elms (Hinrich Foundation), @mireyasolis.bsky.social (@brookings.edu) and Joanna Szychowska (@ec.europa.eu). 🌏

How Trump and Lee can ‘modernize’ the US-South Korean alliance | Brookings The direction of U.S.-South Korea alliance modernization will test where Trump stands on prioritizing the Indo-Pacific.

As President Trump heads to the APEC summit, decisions on the U.S.–South Korea alliance will shape broader Indo-Pacific strategy.

Andrew Yeo examines Seoul’s evolving role amid tensions with China and North Korea.

APEC 2025: What’s at stake? | Brookings The annual summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum, or APEC, starts October 31 in South Korea. Leaders from the twenty-one Pacific Rim economies are expected to attend. In this episode o...

APEC 2025: What’s at stake? www.brookings.edu/articles/ape...

Opinion | Trump Is Forcing the World Into a New Era of Disorder

Trump Is Forcing the World Into a New Era of Disorder www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/o...

What’s at stake during Trump’s visit to Asia? | Brookings Brookings scholars assess what is at stake in Trump's upcoming visit to the Asia-Pacific region.

What’s at stake during Trump’s visit to Asia? www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...

US Public Support for Alliances at All-Time High Solid majorities of Democrats and Independents think the United States should consult with allies before making major foreign policy decisions, but only four in 10 Republicans agree.

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Good thread illustrating the plastic moment in Japanese politics⬇️

In Retaliatory Move, Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Chinese Goods

What a day! First the ruling coalition in Japan splits up and now we are gearing back to full trade-export control war on U.S.-China relations 🍿🍿: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

Japan's Komeito withdraws from ruling coalition with Takaichi's LDP Quarter-century of formal partnership comes to end over political funding scandal

Politics in disarray with key economic challenges ahead and a busy diplomatic calendar around the corner: asia.nikkei.com/politics/jap...

U.S. President Donald Trump Visits South Korea, Skips APEC Leaders' Meeting U.S. President Donald Trump Visits South Korea, Skips APEC Leaders Meeting Trump to Attend APEC Business Summit, Hold U.S.-China Summit with Xi Jinping Before Departing

Trump to Visit South Korea for Just 12 Hours on 10/29, Skipping APEC Leaders' Meeting www.chosun.com/english/nati...

I'm teaching a seminar on 'Economic Security' this semester. Here's the syllabus: tinyurl.com/bdd6e4jd. Let me know anything I should add ~

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The signal and substance of the new Saudi-Pakistan defense pact | Brookings Countries across the region may rightly view the Saudi-Pakistan defense pact as a hedge against over-dependence on great powers, and may well seek to do the same.

My latest @brookings.edu analysis: "The signal and substance of the new Saudi-Pakistan defense pact" www.brookings.edu/articles/the...

Taiwan backtracks on chip export curbs to South Africa after China spat Ban would have made unprecedented use of island nation’s technological dominance for diplomatic retaliation

Very interesting

Exclusive: Trump poised to add Japan stop to upcoming Asia trip U.S. and Japanese officials are making arrangements for a trip by President Donald Trump to Japan next month, according to two government officials and another person briefed on the matter.

WASHINGTON/TOKYO, Sept 24 (Reuters) - U.S. and Japanese officials are making arrangements for a trip by President Donald Trump to Japan next month, according to two government officials and another person briefed on the matter. www.reuters.com/world/china/...

Asia must prioritize regional cooperation for economic resilience amid tariff uncertainty | Brookings This shift in U.S. trade policy has crucial implications for the resilience of East Asian economies, especially Japan and Taiwan.

Amid rising global trade tensions, Asia faces growing economic uncertainty. Mireya Solís and co-authors explain why regional cooperation is key to resilience and long-term growth.

Don’t Overestimate the Autocratic Alliance Washington still has significant leverage over China, North Korea, and Russia.

“Instead of engaging on Washington’s terms, Kim, Putin, and Xi are now linking arms in Beijing, flaunting not only their growing willingness to challenge U.S. leadership but also their ability to do so in concert,” writes Patricia Kim.

Seoul eyes CPTPP to bolster economic cooperation with Japan: PM Kim Min-seok emphasizes importance of 'Asian sphere' amid US tariffs

Koreans moving clearly toward joining TPP as a response to Trumpism. Japan MUST embrace this.
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Asia must prioritize regional cooperation for economic resilience amid tariff uncertainty | Brookings This shift in U.S. trade policy has crucial implications for the resilience of East Asian economies, especially Japan and Taiwan.

“If Asian economies aim to regain agency, they must prioritize regional and transregional cooperation, building parallel structures for economic and security resilience,” write Kristy Hsu, Alicia García Herrero, and @mireyasolis.bsky.social.

Asia must prioritize regional cooperation for economic resilience amid tariff uncertainty | Brookings This shift in U.S. trade policy has crucial implications for the resilience of East Asian economies, especially Japan and Taiwan.

Asia must prioritize regional cooperation for economic resilience amid tariff uncertainty www.brookings.edu/articles/asi...

What to Know About the Japanese Prime Minister’s Resignation

What to Know About the Japanese Prime Minister’s Resignation www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/w...

Tokyo’s Leadership Vacuum What a divided Japan means for Asia and the world.

Big news from Japan: PM Ishiba is stepping down. I penned some thoughts on how we got here and what lies ahead: www.foreignaffairs.com/japan/tokyos...

South Korea revisits CPTPP trade pact in response to US tariffs Lee's government seeks bigger network of economic alliances

this is a key move for South Korea. It should be facilitated by Tokyo and Canberra, and others.
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Tokyo’s Leadership Vacuum What a divided Japan means for Asia and the world.

“Without strong leadership, Japan is ill equipped to meet the singular domestic and international challenges of the current moment,” writes @mireyasolis.bsky.social. “Key among these is Tokyo’s need to redefine its relationship with the United States.”

Tokyo’s Leadership Vacuum What a divided Japan means for Asia and the world.

www.foreignaffairs.com/japan/tokyos...

Big tariff news!

"Because we agree that IEEPA’s grant of presidential authority to 'regulate' imports does not authorize the tariffs imposed by the Executive Orders, we affirm."

How Howard Lutnick and Masayoshi Son put Japan on the hook for $550bn SoftBank CEO's financing search for massive projects led him to tariff talks

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Akazawa heading to Washington for 10th round of tariff talks The U.S. promises clarity on Japan's $550 billion pledge by the end of the week.

Akazawa heading to Washington for 10th round of tariff talks www.japantimes.co.jp/business/202...

China's influence in the Pacific Islands: Overstatement or underestimation? | Brookings On September 16, Brookings will host a presentation that outlines a framework to analyze influence in the Pacific Islands region.

China’s influence in the Pacific Islands: Overstatement or underestimation? www.brookings.edu/events/china...

“The Six Assurances to Taiwan Act”: Status quo, or something new? | Brookings Giving the Six Assurances legal force could help to stabilize U.S. policy toward the Taiwan Strait at a time of heightened tension.

“The Six Assurances to Taiwan Act”: Status quo, or something new? www.brookings.edu/articles/the...