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Apr 28, 2023

Garlauskas, Whitlark, and Taylor in Breaking Defense

On April 27, Markus Garlauskas, FD Nonresident Senior Fellow Rachel Whitlark, and IPSI Nonresident Fellow Jessica Taylor were featured in Breaking Defense for their comments in an Atlantic Council “Experts React” on a US-ROK nuclear-armed alliance.

Korea Nuclear Deterrence

SouthAsiaSource

Apr 28, 2023

The stark choice facing the United States in Afghanistan: Leave entirely or finish the job

By Davood Moradian

The release of the White House’s review of the chaotic 2021 troop withdrawal showed once again that the realities of Afghanistan and US partisan politics take precedence over President Biden's desire to permanently disentangle Washington from Afghanistan.

Afghanistan International Organizations

In the News

Apr 28, 2023

Taylor in i

On April 28, IPSI Nonresident Fellow Jessica Taylor was featured in i news discussing the future of cooperative decision making with South Korea on nuclear deterrence as US elections approach.

Korea Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Apr 28, 2023

Garlauskas in Politico

On April 27, Markus Garlauskas was featured in Politico for his remarks on confusion surrounding President Yoon’s comments that the United States had promised to employ nukes in order to defend South Korea from a North Korea nuclear attack. Markus suggested, “It’s helpful to add a little bit of clarity to declaratory policy.” 

Korea Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Apr 28, 2023

Garlauskas in WSJ

On April 27, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in The Wall Street Journal in relation to the nuclear issues surrounding the US-South Korea summit, noting that “North Korea has increasingly asserted its nuclear status as nonnegotiable and developed capabilities to make that a reality.” 

Korea Nuclear Deterrence

Econographics

Apr 27, 2023

The root causes of geopolitical fragmentation

By Hung Tran

Geoeconomic fragmentation is on the rise. Policymakers need to address the root causes: inequality left in the wake of globalization, and the crisis of trust between major countries.

Americas China

In the News

Apr 27, 2023

Cynkin in WSJ and USA Today

On April 26, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Tom Cynkin was quoted in The Wall Street Journal on South Korean officials’ response to the Pentagon document leaks. On April 23, he was interviewed by USA Today to discuss more on the leaks, particularly in the lead-up to President Yoon’s state visit.

Korea Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 27, 2023

Leland Lazarus in Foreign Policy: China Is Exploiting a U.S. Police Void in Latin America

On April 27, 2023, Nonresident Fellow Leland Lazarus' article in Foreign Policy focused on China's new civilian security ties in Latin America.

Politics & Diplomacy Taiwan

In the News

Apr 27, 2023

Webster quoted in Ukrainska Pravda on commodity prices and China

China Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Apr 27, 2023

Not every North Korean missile needs a response. South Korea and the US should focus more on readiness and deterrence.

By Jessica Taylor

The nuclear collaboration announced by the US and South Korean presidents this week is the type of strategic measure the allies need to focus on, rather than a reactive approach.

East Asia Indo-Pacific

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