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January 3, 2019

The Asia Group and Observer Research Foundation Announce New Joint Research Partnership

The Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and The Asia Group (TAG) are pleased to announce an innovative new research partnership to explore the emerging strategic, technological and commercial issues impacting the US-India relationship and the wider Indo-Pacific region.  The research focus areas will include examining how to expand and deepen defense cooperation, exploring the frontiers on cyber security and regulation, examining emerging issues related to the digital economy, privacy, trade and development, among other issues.

December 20, 2018

Chairman Dr. Kurt M. Campbell on U.S.-China Relations Entering a New Phase

Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia

Kurt Campbell, chief executive officer of the Asia Group, an advisory firm, and a former assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, talks about the disputes between the U.S. and China. The U.S. Justice Department announced indictments accusing Chinese officials of coordinating an espionage campaign to steal intellectual property and other data from companies. Campbell speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia.”

November 30, 2018

Chairman Dr. Kurt M. Campbell Previews the President Trump and President Xi Meeting and Discusses Recent Tariff Negotiations

Quest CNN

Trump says he’s “very close” to a deal with China. CEO of @TheAsiaGroup, Kurt Campbell, joins Richard on the show to talk about recent tariff negotiations.

November 30, 2018

Chairman Dr. Kurt M. Campbell and Senior Advisor Evan Medeiros Comment on Upcoming Trump and Xi Meeting at G20 Summit

The New York Times

BUENOS AIRES — When President Trump sits down with President Xi Jinping for dinner here on Saturday, their meeting will be about more than salvaging a cordial personal relationship or trying to contain a trade dispute between the United States and China.

November 27, 2018

The Asia Group Welcomes Mark Tesone and Evan Medeiros

WASHINGTON, DC (November 27, 2018) – The Asia Group (TAG) – the premier Asia-focused strategic and business advisory consultancy – is pleased to announce that Mr. Mark Tesone and Dr. Evan Medeiros have joined TAG as new members of our senior client-servicing team. 

Mark and Evan bring a wealth of experience, having served at the highest levels of government, private-sector consulting, law, and academia. Each will further enable TAG to provide an unrivaled suite of advisory services during a period of both tremendous challenge and opportunity for the firm’s clients. Their unique combination of practical experience and thought leadership will enhance TAG’s ability to deliver on our mission of providing unmatched solutions and insights for clients navigating the different markets and industries of the Indo-Pacific.