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Asia Reassurance Initiative Act (ARIA)
January 5 , 2019
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- US President Donald J. Trump has recently signed the “Asia Reassurance Initiative Act (ARIA)” into law.
- The act establishes a multifaceted U.S. strategy to increase U.S. security, economic interests, and values in the Indo-Pacific region.
Key highlights of the Act
- The act will authorize $1.5 billion in spending for a range of U.S. programs in East and Southeast Asia.
- It establishes a policy goal to peacefully denuclearize North Korea though the campaign of maximum pressure and engagement.
- It expresses support for regular arms sales to Taiwan and to enhance the relationship between Taiwan and the US.
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