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Author Archives: Steven R Okun

Steven R Okun served in the Clinton administration as deputy general counsel at the US Department of Transportation. Okun is senior adviser for global strategic consultancy McLarty Associates and is also a governor of the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore. The views expressed here are his own.

Trump’s lame-duck antics could keep Biden’s eyes off Asia

by Steven R Okun and Thurgood Marshall Jr December 11, 2020December 11, 2020

Governments and businesses across Asia are watching for how the Joe Biden administration will address a critical agenda of issues. They may find themselves waiting longer than they would like. Much has been said about US President Donald Trump’s unilateral approach to foreign policy, his tough approach to China, and how that will impact global […]

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