Category: In the News

Hays and Massa in Forbes on the risk of a Russian nuclear detonation in space

By Atlantic Council

On July 21, Mark Massa and Peter Hays were quoted in Forbes on nuclear threats to space, drawing from a recent Forward Defense report

Roberts in VOA on China’s Third Plenum and economic reform challenges

On July 19, GCH/IPSI nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in VOA regarding China’s recent Third Plenum meeting. He discussed the dilemma Beijing faces in balancing economic reform and tightening control, noting that while reforms require loosening control, the Chinese government is focused on consolidating power. Roberts emphasized that this approach could hinder […]

Goldwyn quoted in Politico on risks of pushing U.S. fossil fuel deals with the EU

Webster quoted in Recharge on significance of Vineyard blade failure

Wieslander interviewed by Dagens Nyheter

On Friday, July 19, Anna Wieslander, Director of Northern Europe was interviewed by Dagens Nyheter to comment on how the shortage of ammunition is affecting the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine.    “This is not just about Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russia’s war of aggression. Sweden and other European countries must also […]

Cho quoted in the Diplomat on geopolitical tensions in East Asia

On July 18, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Sungmin Cho was quoted in the Diplomat regarding heightened geopolitical tensions in East Asia and the implications for South Korea. He emphasized the increased risk of unconventional action by an emboldened Kim Jong Un, such as terrorist attacks on South Korean infrastructure and civilians. 

Novak quoted in Petroleum Australia on strategic petroleum hubs in Timor-Leste

On July 17, GCH/IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was quoted in Petroleum Australia regarding the development of petroleum hubs in Timor-Leste to support the Greater Sunrise gas project. Novak emphasized the strategic importance of these hubs in enhancing Timor-Leste’s capacity to handle large-scale energy projects and improving regional energy security.

Kerg referenced in Taipei Times on impact of potential China-Taiwan conflict

On June 17, IPSI nonresident fellow Brian Kerg’s recent New Atlanticist piece, “Think China can already take Taiwan easily? Think again,” was referenced by Taipei Times regarding the impact of a potential China-Taiwan conflict on countries close to Taiwan. 

Cryptocurrency Regulation Tracker and Kumar cited by Axios on crypto regulation

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Rudder quoted in Digitimes Asia on Taiwan’s military modernization and drone warfare

On July 15, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Steven R. Rudder was quoted in Digitimes Asia discussing Taiwan’s military modernization and emphasizing the need for adaptable procurement strategies and doctrinal development in drone warfare.