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UkraineAlert

Aug 21, 2024

Invasion? What invasion? Putin is downplaying Ukraine’s Kursk offensive

By Peter Dickinson

Vladimir Putin's efforts to downplay Ukraine's invasion of Russia have severely dented his strongman image and make a mockery of the West's escalation fears, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Aug 16, 2024

Kishida has transformed Japanese foreign policy. Will his successor continue on his path?

By Kyoko Imai

It is uncertain whether the next Japanese prime minister will follow through on the Kishida administration’s major shifts in defense policy.

Defense Policy Japan

In the News

Aug 13, 2024

Kroenig and Garlauskas quoted in The Hill on risk of China-North Korea cooperation in a conflict

On August 12, Matthew Kroenig and Markus Garlauskas were cited in The Hill, which referenced their recent article in Foreign Policy. They argue that a conflict over Taiwan would likely expand into a region-wide war involving China and North Korea and emphasize the need for the US to prepare for a multi-theater conflict, considering the […]

China Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 9, 2024

Dean interviewed by Sky News on US enhancement of military bases in Australia

On August 8, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was interviewed by Sky News to discuss the United States’ enhancement of military bases in Australia. He highlighted that this increased military presence is a strategic response to regional threats from China, North Korea, and Russia. Dean emphasized that these efforts are part of a broader […]

Australia Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 8, 2024

Dean quoted in The Australian Financial Review on US-Australia defense ties

On August 7, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in The Australian Financial Review discussing the strategic implications of deploying more US bombers, fighter jets, and spy planes to Australia. He highlighted the importance of this move in strengthening US-Australia defense ties amid rising security concerns in the region.   

Australia Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 7, 2024

Kroenig and Garlauskas published in Foreign Policy on risk of simultaneous conflicts with China and North Korea

On August 6, Matthew Kroenig and Markus Garlauskas published an article in Foreign Policy discussing the escalating risk of simultaneous US conflicts with China and North Korea. The article emphasized that a conflict over Taiwan would likely expand to involve North Korea, pulling the Korean Peninsula into a broader regional war. They stressed the need […]

China Conflict

In the News

Aug 5, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in Business Insider on Japan’s strategic review

On August 4, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in Business Insider regarding Japan’s strategic review. He addressed challenges like recruitment issues in the Japan Self-Defense Forces and suggested that while expanding and integrating the reserve force could be a solution, this would require legal adjustments and civilian cooperation. 

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 1, 2024

Garlauskas in Newsmax on Russia-China joint bomber flights near Alaska

On July 31, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in Newsmax discussing the recent joint bomber flights near Alaska conducted by China and Russia. Garlauskas emphasized that this collaboration is part of a broader trend of escalating military operations by the two countries and warned of the potential security threats they pose.

China Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Jul 26, 2024

‘We’re back to square one’ in fighting the hunger crisis, warns Cindy McCain

By Katherine Golden

At an Atlantic Council event on Thursday, the World Food Programme executive director warned that the world has lost the progress it has made over the past fifteen years on lowering global hunger levels.

Brazil Latin America

In the News

Jul 25, 2024

Leland Lazarus on the Chinese-built port in Chancay, Peru in China US Focus

On July 17th, Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Leland Lazarus published an article on the potential national security concerns of the Chinese-build port in Chancay, Peru in China US Focus.

China Latin America

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