The U.S.-India relationship, what the government can do about generic drug shortages, and unpacking the Chinese readouts of Blinken’s visit.
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June 22, 2023

Chinese newspapers reporting on meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Antony John Blinken and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing
Unpacking the Chinese readouts of Blinken’s meetings in Beijing
 

Washington and Beijing’s conflicting positions regarding Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to China should not be seen as insurmountable barriers to a more stable coexistence between the two countries. The practice of standing firm on one’s own principles while also searching for areas of agreement and mutual interest should continue to serve as a model for the next decades of intense competition, argues Patricia M. Kim.

 

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IV bags
Federal policies to address persistent generic drug shortages
 

Generic sterile injectable (GSI) drugs are the staple of hospital care, so shortages of these drugs can affect patients in emergency rooms, cancer clinics, outpatient elective surgery departments, and more. Marta E. Wosińska and Richard G. Frank explain the challenges at the heart of GSI shortages and outline measures to address the problem.

 

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets supporters as he arrives at the Lotte hotel in New York City
Listen: A look at India-US relations as Prime Minister Modi visits the White House
 

With Washington rolling out the red carpet for Narendra Modi’s visit, Tanvi Madan joins David Dollar on a new episode of Dollar & Sense to discuss the state of U.S.-India relations, a strategic technology partnership between the two countries, how issues like the Russia-Ukraine war and China factor into the relationship, and more.

 

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