Charles Dunst, a contributing editor of American Purpose, is an adjunct fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He has written for the New York Times, The Atlantic, the Washington Post, Foreign Policy, and the Council on Foreign Relations, among other outlets. Twitter: @CharlesDunst
Bourdain: Man of Passions, Talent—and Heartache
Anthony Bourdain wanted a life like the movies. Roadrunner reveals why the man who had everything couldn't find happiness.
Show Me the Money
If the United States wants to compete with China in the developing world, we must think economics, not ideology.
Dec. 8, 2020: Jessica Drun, Charles Dunst, and Shahn Savino discuss “Will America Defend Taiwan?”
Jessica Drun of the Project 2049 Institute, Charles Dunst of the East-West Center in Washington and LSE Ideas in London and Shahn Savino of the National Association for Black Engagement with Asia discuss threats to Taiwan and possible American replies. December 8, 12:00 p.m. EST.
Southeast Asia’s Balancing Act
China’s dominance over the region is by no means inevitable, but Washington has yet to figure out how to play the game.
