Projects

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The Tiger Project: War and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

Explore the Atlantic Council’s work on current and enduring defense and deterrence issues in the Indo-Pacific, featuring expert commentary, multimedia content, and in-depth analysis.

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The Global China Hub tracks Beijing’s actions and their global impacts, assessing China’s rise from multiple angles and identifying emerging China policy challenges. The Hub leverages its network of China experts around the world to generate actionable recommendations for policymakers in Washington and beyond.

The Indo-Pacific Security Initiative (IPSI) informs and shapes the strategies, plans, and policies of the United States and its allies and partners to address the most important rising security challenges in the Indo-Pacific, including China’s growing threat to the international order and North Korea’s destabilizing nuclear weapons advancements. IPSI produces innovative analysis, conducts tabletop exercises, hosts public and private convenings, and engages with US, allied, and partner governments, militaries, media, other key private and public-sector stakeholders, and publics.

Events

Content

Snow leopard in the rain

Atlantic Council Strategy Paper Series

Jan 17, 2024

Six ‘snow leopards’ to watch for in 2024

Atlantic Council foresight experts spot the underappreciated phenomena that could have outsize impact on the world, driving global change and shaping the future.

Climate Change & Climate Action
Defense Technologies

In the News

Jan 16, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung Spoke to Times of India

By Wen-Ti Sung

On January 11, GCH Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung spoke to Times of India about Cai Qi, China’s fifth-ranking official, who is gaining influence for his dual role as a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Xi Jinping’s Chief of Staff.

China
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 16, 2024

Lipsky quoted in National Review on US manufacturing investment

Read the full article here.

China
Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 16, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi in DW News

On January 15, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in an article by German media platform DW News about the potential for Kim Jong Un to go to war in 2024. 

Indo-Pacific
Korea

In the News

Jan 15, 2024

IPSI report on simultaneous conflicts referenced in VOA

On January 14, IPSI’s report, “The United States and its allies must be ready to deter a two-front war and nuclear attacks in East Asia,” was referenced in a VOA article, which underscored the report’s warning about the potential for China to target US bases in South Korea in a conflict with the United States.

Arms Control
China

In the News

Jan 15, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi on NPR

On January 14, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ryo-Hinata Yamaguchi spoke with NPR about the potential effects of the Taiwanese presidential election outcome on cross-Strait relations. 

East Asia
Elections

In the News

Jan 15, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi in SCMP

On January 14, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in a South China Morning Post article on President Vladimir Putin’s promise to visit the disputed Kuril Islands. 

Indo-Pacific
Japan

In the News

Jan 15, 2024

Bhusari, Graham, and Nikoladze acknowledged in UNICEF’s 2024 Global Outlook

Read the full report here.

Africa
Americas

In the News

Jan 15, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi in VOA

On January 14, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in a VOA article, where he discussed Seoul’s “increasing capacity to deal with international security issues.” 

Indo-Pacific
Korea

In the News

Jan 15, 2024

Kerg featured on “Why We Fight ~ 1943” podcast

On January 14, IPSI nonresident fellow Brian Kerg spoke on an episode of the Why We Fight ~ 1943 podcast about the story of the Marines at Tarawa in November 1943 and present-day takeaways from this battle. 

Conflict
Indo-Pacific

Experts