I was imprisoned and tortured by the Taliban for protesting gender apartheid in Afghanistan

New Atlanticist Mar 31, 2025

Dispatch from Hong Kong: How the ‘geoeconomic city’ is weathering global headwinds

By Josh Lipsky, Ananya Kumar

From Chinese and US economic growth to stablecoin regulations, a recent visit to Hong Kong offered important insights for two Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center experts.
China Digital Currencies
I was imprisoned and tortured by the Taliban for protesting gender apartheid in Afghanistan

New Atlanticist Mar 25, 2025

Starlink’s India launch is a crash course on New Delhi’s approach to tech sovereignty

By Trisha Ray

A recently announced partnership to deploy the Elon Musk-led company’s satellite internet in India offers a window into New Delhi’s “hybrid” approach.
Economy & Business India
I was imprisoned and tortured by the Taliban for protesting gender apartheid in Afghanistan

New Atlanticist Mar 25, 2025

Reading between the lines of Taiwan’s new Quadrennial Defense Review

By Kitsch Liao

The recently released Quadrennial Defense Review offers a window into the Taiwanese military’s issues with prioritization, operational readiness, and manpower retention.
China East Asia

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New Atlanticist

Aug 14, 2024

I was imprisoned and tortured by the Taliban for protesting gender apartheid in Afghanistan

By Zholia Parsi

Zholia Parsi describes protesting against gender apartheid in Afghanistan after the Taliban returned and abuse she faced as a result.

Afghanistan Human Rights

In the News

Aug 14, 2024

Novak quoted in VOA on Fijian Prime Minister’s visit to China ahead of Pacific Islands Forum

On August 13, GCH/IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was quoted in VOA discussing Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s visit to China ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum. Novak noted that Rabuka might use the visit to promote his vision of a “Zone of Peace” in Pacific foreign policy and encourage China to be a friendly […]

China Indo-Pacific

New Atlanticist

Aug 14, 2024

The case for the United States and China working together in space

By Dan Hart

Washington and Beijing should work to revive the idea that the exploration of space should be undertaken for peaceful purposes.

China Space

New Atlanticist

Aug 13, 2024

From the Pentagon to the Philippines, integrating deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

By Kevin M. Wheeler

The United States and its Indo-Pacific allies must work together across all levels and domains for their regional deterrence to be effective.

Crisis Management Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 13, 2024

Kroenig and Garlauskas quoted in The Hill on risk of China-North Korea cooperation in a conflict

On August 12, Matthew Kroenig and Markus Garlauskas were cited in The Hill, which referenced their recent article in Foreign Policy. They argue that a conflict over Taiwan would likely expand into a region-wide war involving China and North Korea and emphasize the need for the US to prepare for a multi-theater conflict, considering the […]

China Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 12, 2024

Asat quoted in Phayul on Chinese diplomat reaffirming “One China” stance

By Atlantic Council

China East Asia

EnergySource

Aug 11, 2024

Japan’s economic revitalization requires nuclear energy

By Lauren Hughes, Maia Sparkman

Japan's economy is recovering, with government efforts to boost population growth and expand energy-intensive industries like AI and semiconductors. However, current energy policies may not meet rising demand. Restarting nuclear reactors under enhanced safety measures is key to Japan’s energy security and climate goals. To sustain growth, Japan must continue restarting its nuclear fleet and invest in next-generation reactors, addressing workforce and supply chain challenges.

Japan Nuclear Energy

In the News

Aug 9, 2024

Dean interviewed by Sky News on US enhancement of military bases in Australia

On August 8, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was interviewed by Sky News to discuss the United States’ enhancement of military bases in Australia. He highlighted that this increased military presence is a strategic response to regional threats from China, North Korea, and Russia. Dean emphasized that these efforts are part of a broader […]

Australia Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 9, 2024

Garlauskas quoted in VOA on Germany’s entry into United Nations Command

On August 8, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in VOA discussing Germany’s entry into the US-led United Nations Command and highlighting its role in enhancing deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.  

Germany Indo-Pacific

In the News

Aug 8, 2024

Dean quoted in The Australian Financial Review on US-Australia defense ties

On August 7, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in The Australian Financial Review discussing the strategic implications of deploying more US bombers, fighter jets, and spy planes to Australia. He highlighted the importance of this move in strengthening US-Australia defense ties amid rising security concerns in the region.   

Australia Defense Policy
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Senior Director, Global China Hub

Global China Hub

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Thayz Guimarães

Nonresident Journalist Fellow

Global China Hub

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Santiago Villa

Nonresident Journalist Fellow

Global China Hub

Africa China

Fellow

Peter Arvo

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

China Human Rights

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Ethel Rudnitzki

Nonresident Journalist Fellow

Global China Hub

Brazil China

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Jesse Sucher

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

China East Asia
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