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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.

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Program Impact Story

Apr 3, 2019

MLP at NATO Engages

By Atlantic Council

On April 3rd, a cohort of Millennium Fellows had the opportunity to attend and participate during NATO Engages. Zafar Hashemi shared his history with NATO beginning as a boy in Afghanistan and culminating in his current position with SIGAR. Pete Seat was asked to present his perspective immediately following Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s address to […]

Afghanistan International Organizations
Pakistan Army's Covert Social Network

Article

Apr 1, 2019

Pakistan Army’s Covert Social Network

By Ben Nimmo and Kanishk Karan

Individuals linked to the Pakistan Army’s public-relations division ran a network of covert Facebook and Instagram pages until Facebook removed the pages.

Disinformation English

IranSource

Apr 1, 2019

Iran-North Korea relationship reflects failed US policies

By Mintaro Oba

Before he was Iran’s Supreme Leader, then-President Ayatollah Ali Khamenei visited North Korea in 1989—a trip that included a ride on the Pyongyang subway and a motorcade ride past throngs of cheering North Koreans. It was intended to send a strong message: North Korea and Iran, driven by mutual enmity toward the United States, were becoming close friends.

Iran Korea

In the News

Mar 29, 2019

Biberman in East Asia Forum: Pakistan is ready for stability in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Pakistan

New Atlanticist

Mar 26, 2019

United States will ‘reconsider’ information sharing with allies that embrace Huawei, says Pentagon official

By David A. Wemer

“If our allies and partners go with a Huawei solution, we need to reconsider how we share critical information with them because we want to make sure that that is secure information,” Ellen Lord said.

China Cybersecurity

New Atlanticist

Mar 22, 2019

Trump’s reversal of North Korea sanctions sends a dangerous signal

By Ashish Kumar Sen

"President Trump is making clear to China, Russia, and even South Korea that the UN sanctions are not to be taken seriously," Jamie Metzl said.

Korea Nuclear Nonproliferation

New Atlanticist

Mar 21, 2019

US Joint Chiefs chairman makes the case for keeping US troops in Europe

By David A. Wemer

Dunford stressed the importance of keeping US troops stationed in Europe and the Pacific to protect threatened allies.

China Defense Policy

In the News

Mar 21, 2019

Cohen in Forbes: North Korea Illegally Trades Oil, Coal, With China’s Help

By Ariel Cohen

Read the full article here

Korea

In the News

Mar 21, 2019

Dagres Quoted in Middle East Eye on Smuggling Along the Iran-Pakistan Border

By Holly Dagres

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Iran Pakistan

New Atlanticist

Mar 20, 2019

Italy’s embrace of China’s Belt and Road Initiative comes with risks and opportunity

By Andrea Montanino

Instead of criticizing Italy, the EU and the United States should seize this opportunity to reinforce their alliance.

China European Union

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