Highlighted content

Describe the kind of content you are highlighting here, why you are highlighting, and what it says about the work your program focuses on and how it makes an impact in the real world. Below, select three top pieces of commentary & analysis to feature from the past days or weeks. Update monthly via board process with Graeme Cranston-Cuebas and Vriddhi Sujan.

All impact stories

In the News

Jun 24, 2024

Dean quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald on implications of a second Trump administration for allies

On June 23, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald, where he shared what a second Trump administration could mean for allies. 

Australia Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jun 24, 2024

Kerg re-published in Asia Times

On June 22, IPSI nonresident fellow Brian Kerg’s recent New Atlanticist piece, “Think China can already take Taiwan easily? Think again,” was re-published in the Asia Times. In the piece, Kerg argues that China seeks to create a false narrative that it would inevitably prevail in an invasion of Taiwan.

China Conflict

In the News

Jun 24, 2024

Jo quoted in ASB Zeitung on recent Russia-North Korea agreement

On June 21, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Bee Yun Jo was quoted in ASB Zeitung regarding the recent Russia-North Korea agreement, which contains a concerning clause allowing for potential military assistance between the two nations. 

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jun 21, 2024

Novak referenced in Indonesian media on US delegation visit

This week, GCH/IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was referenced in pieces by IDN Times, Responsulteng, and Indonesia Inside, regarding his visit with the Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives’ Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Agency as part of a US delegation. 

China Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jun 21, 2024

Jo quoted in CNN on Putin’s North Korea visit

On June 20, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Bee Yun Jo was quoted in CNN discussing Putin’s recent first visit to North Korea and the escalating cooperation between the two countries, specifically regarding the “comprehensive strategic partnership pact” they signed and its article outlining the possibility of military-technical cooperation. 

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jun 19, 2024

Dohner published by Herald Corporation on US dollar growth

On June 18, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Robert Dohner published a column in the Herald Insight Collection, titled, “Why Won’t the Dollar Topple?” He discusses the growth and permanence of the dollar and argues that the huge scale of offshore US dollar credit markets has direct consequences for US monetary policy and financial stability. 

Economy & Business English

In the News

Jun 19, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in South China Morning Post on East China Sea tensions

On June 18, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in a South China Morning Post article, discussing potential new conflict flashpoints in the East China Sea due to a new Chinese coastguard law. 

China Conflict

In the News

Jun 14, 2024

Imai interviewed by BBC on Ukraine-Japan security agreement

On June 13, Kyoko Imai was interviewed by BBC News to share her analysis regarding the 10-year security agreement that Ukraine signed with Japan on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.   

Indo-Pacific Japan

In the News

Jun 12, 2024

Roberts quoted in South China Morning Post on China’s visa restrictions

On June 11, IPSI/GCH nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in a South China Morning Post article regarding China’s relaxation of visa restrictions, which has attracted tourists back to the country following its COVID-19 lockdown. 

China Civil Society

In the News

Jun 12, 2024

Beniamino Irdi featured in Formiche on Italy’s ability to combat hybrid threats

By Beniamino Irdi

On June 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi wrote an article in Formiche discussing Italy’s susceptibility to hybrid threats and the need for a more consolidated approach to combating them.

Italy Non-Traditional Threats