U.S. Congress

CogitAsia Podcast: AIIB Dustup

This week we discuss the U.S. reaction to China’s new infrastructure bank, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Simon Chair Deputy Director Amy Studdart describes the bank’s origins, explains why Washington’s critique of its allies for joining AIIB has proven…

The Leaderboard: Cory Gardner

Who is he? Cory Gardner is a Republican senator from Colorado. He defeated Democratic incumbent Mark Udall in the November 2014 midterm elections. Prior to his current position, Gardner represented Colorado’s fourth congressional district in the House of Representatives, and…

The Leaderboard: Bob Corker

Who is he? Bob Corker is a Republican senator who has represented Tennessee since 2007. He served as the mayor of Chattanooga from 2001 to 2006 and commissioner of finance and administration for Tennessee from 1994 to 2001. Corker graduated…