Defense Policy

Elliot Ackerman in the Free Press on American readiness for modern conflict

On October 2, Elliot Ackerman, non-resident senior fellow at Forward Defense, published a piece in the Free Press on American technology and readiness for a major conflict.

Jeglinskas in 15min.lt on Lithuanian defense strategy

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On October 7, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas wrote an article in 15min.lt discussing the need for Lithuania to update its defense strategy.

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in VOA on Japan’s potential nuclear consultation body

On October 4, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in VOA discussing Japan’s potential nuclear consultation body with the United States. Hinata-Yamaguchi emphasized that Japan’s consideration of nuclear-sharing arrangements or consultations would enhance its deterrence strategy amid regional security threats, highlighting the increased need for strategic coordination between the United States and Japan […]

Dean quoted in The Australian on US election and Taiwan

On October 3, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in The Australian on the US election and Taiwan. He commented on the effects a new US administration may have on Taiwan’s long-held assumption that the United States would aid in defending Taiwan against a PRC attack. 

Cho referenced in Asia Times on South Korea’s evolving military strategies

On October 3, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Sungmin Cho was referenced in Asia Times discussing South Korea’s evolving military strategies in response to North Korea’s expanding nuclear capabilities. Cho explained that South Korea’s new doctrine, “PISU: Punish Immediately, Strongly, and Until the End,” signals a more aggressive posture aimed at deterring North Korea through immediate […]