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Jul 19, 2024

Cho quoted in the Diplomat on geopolitical tensions in East Asia

On July 18, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Sungmin Cho was quoted in the Diplomat regarding heightened geopolitical tensions in East Asia and the implications for South Korea. He emphasized the increased risk of unconventional action by an emboldened Kim Jong Un, such as terrorist attacks on South Korean infrastructure and civilians. 

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UkraineAlert

Jul 18, 2024

Hungarian PM Orban poses as unlikely peacemaker for Russia’s Ukraine war

By Dmytro Tuzhanskyi

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban recently embarked on a global "peace mission" to end the war in Ukraine but he may actually be more interested in strengthening his own position, writes Dmytro Tuzhanskyi.

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Jul 18, 2024

Novak quoted in Petroleum Australia on strategic petroleum hubs in Timor-Leste

On July 17, GCH/IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was quoted in Petroleum Australia regarding the development of petroleum hubs in Timor-Leste to support the Greater Sunrise gas project. Novak emphasized the strategic importance of these hubs in enhancing Timor-Leste’s capacity to handle large-scale energy projects and improving regional energy security.

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Jul 18, 2024

Kerg referenced in Taipei Times on impact of potential China-Taiwan conflict

On June 17, IPSI nonresident fellow Brian Kerg’s recent New Atlanticist piece, “Think China can already take Taiwan easily? Think again,” was referenced by Taipei Times regarding the impact of a potential China-Taiwan conflict on countries close to Taiwan. 

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Jul 16, 2024

Rudder quoted in Digitimes Asia on Taiwan’s military modernization and drone warfare

On July 15, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Steven R. Rudder was quoted in Digitimes Asia discussing Taiwan’s military modernization and emphasizing the need for adaptable procurement strategies and doctrinal development in drone warfare.

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Jul 16, 2024

Webster quoted in Recharge on Chinese wind turbine factory in Saudi Arabia

China Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Jul 16, 2024

Kerg referenced in Australian Independent Media Network regarding US-China conflict

On June 15, IPSI nonresident fellow Brian Kerg’s New Atlanticist piece, “There will be no ‘short, sharp’ war. A fight between the US and China would likely go on for years,” was referenced by the Australian Independent Media Network regarding the likelihood of a prolonged conflict with China over Taiwan.

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In the News

Jul 16, 2024

Williams quoted in Defense Scoop on NATO’s efforts to confront emerging threats

By Michael John Williams

On July 16, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Michael John Williams was featured in Defense Scoop discussing the emerging threats that NATO is facing from Russia and China.

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Jul 15, 2024

Lipsky featured in Mercatus Center podcast on tools of financial statecraft

Listen to the full podcast here.

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Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS)

Issue Brief

Jul 15, 2024

Modernizing space-based nuclear command, control, and communications

By Peter L. Hays and Sarah Mineiro

While nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) is in the midst of a modernization overhaul, the space-based elements of NC3 face unique geopolitical, technical, and bureaucratic challenges. This paper focuses on space-based missions and elements of the existing NC3 system, analyzing how ongoing modernization programs are addressing these challenges as well as offering recommendations.

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