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UkraineAlert

Mar 2, 2024

Ukraine needs enhanced air defenses as Russia expands missile arsenal

By Olivia Yanchik

With Russia now reportedly receiving missiles from both Iran and North Korea, it is time for Ukraine’s partners to step up their own deliveries of air defense systems, writes Olivia Yanchik.

Conflict Drones

New Atlanticist

Mar 1, 2024

Don’t let the ‘boots on the ground’ debate obscure the progress France is making on Ukraine

By Léonie Allard

Too much focus on the French president’s speculative comments about a potential Western military presence in Ukraine is a distraction from the concrete steps that European leaders made in Paris to support Kyiv. 

Conflict France

In the News

Mar 1, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi in the Japan Times

On March 1, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in the Japan Times on the Japan Self-Defense Forces’ plans to replace outdated aircraft with UAV technology.

Defense Technologies Indo-Pacific

In the News

Mar 1, 2024

Dean published through the Lowy Institute

On March 1, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Peter Dean published a new article, “Australia’s new navy: The Japanese option,” through the Lowy Institute. In this piece, Dean discusses Australia’s consideration of a Japanese vessel for a new group of frigates.

Australia Indo-Pacific

In the News

Mar 1, 2024

Vershbow featured in Foreign Policy on aid to Ukraine

By Alexander Vershbow

On March 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Ambassador Alexander Vershbow wrote an article for Foreign Policy on US efforts to support Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Mar 1, 2024

ACFP featuring Raimondo and Vestager cited in Bloomberg on US security concerns over Chinese EVs

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China National Security

MENASource

Mar 1, 2024

As fighting along the Lebanon-Israel border escalates, diplomats scramble to head off a war

By Nicholas Blanford

The chances of calming the Lebanon-Israel border will be that much greater if a temporary ceasefire in Gaza evolves into a permanent ceasefire.

Conflict Israel

New Atlanticist

Feb 29, 2024

China has become an electric vehicle export behemoth. How should the US and EU respond?

By Joseph Webster

The United States and European countries need to better understand the security risks sensor-laden electric vehicles from China could pose.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

UkraineAlert

Feb 29, 2024

Bowing to Putin’s nuclear blackmail will make nuclear war more likely

By Peter Dickinson

By allowing themselves to be intimidated by Putin’s nuclear threats, Western leaders risk plunging the world into a dark new era of insecurity and aggression, writes Peter Dickinson.

Arms Control Conflict

In the News

Feb 29, 2024

IPSI publication cited in Congressional Research Service report

On February 28, IPSI’s report, “The United States and its allies must be ready to deter a two-front war and nuclear attacks in East Asia,” by Markus Garlauskas, was cited in a Congressional Research Service report examining the implications of great power competition for Congress’ pending decisions on defense planning and budget issues.

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