East Asia

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. 

Roberts quoted in VOA on Chinese Communist Party’s control over public discourse

On August 3, GCH/IPSI nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in VOA regarding the disappearance of Chinese commentator Hu Xijin from social media after a controversial post. Roberts explained that this incident underscores the Chinese Communist Party’s increasing control over public discourse, particularly as the economy faces growing challenges. He explained that the […]

Bakir in Aadolu Ajansi: “What does China-brokered Palestinian agreement mean?”

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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.

Tran cited in The Japan Times on Kamala Harris’ approach to Asia trade

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Webster was quoted in Taipei Times on nuclear development in Taiwan

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in Defense News on US military command revamp in Japan

On July 27, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in Defense News regarding US plans to revamp its military command in Japan as part of deepening bilateral defense ties.