Projects


Close up of tiger

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.

Explore the programs

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

In the News

Sep 23, 2014

Brummer: The Challenges of Releasing the Redback

By Chris Brummer

C. Boyden Gray Fellow on Global Growth and Finance Chris Brummer writes for the International Financial Law Review on the implications of the Chinese currency’s entrance into international markets: 

China

New Atlanticist

Sep 22, 2014

Afghanistan Creates Its Own Best Chance

By Shuja Nawaz

Afghanistan may have reached a critical turning point this weekend with the announcement of Dr. Ashraf Ghani as the country’s next president under a power-sharing agreement with his rival, Dr. Abdullah Abdullah. But it may be a long, slow turn, unless the candidates’ followers also support the idea that a mixed government can dovetail the […]

Afghanistan

SouthAsiaSource

Sep 19, 2014

This Week in South Asia: September 13-19

By Elijah Logsdon and Refayat Haque

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week.IndiaChinese President Xi Jinping began his three day trip to India in Ahmedabad, Narendra Modi’s home city. The fact that Xi Jinping decided to begin his India trip in Ahmedabad and not Delhi (protocol dictates […]

Afghanistan India
Chinese Ambassador to Iceland Ma Jisheng, Sept. 30, 2013

NATOSource

Sep 17, 2014

Is China’s Ambassador to Iceland Missing Because He Spied for Japan?

By Reuters and Kyodo News International

From Reuters:  China’s Foreign Ministry refused to say on Wednesday where its ambassador to Iceland was or who was even representing Beijing in the country, following reports he had been arrested by state security for passing secrets to Japan.

China Intelligence

SouthAsiaSource

Sep 12, 2014

This Week in South Asia: September 6 – 12

By Elijah Logsdon

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week. AfghanistanAfghanistan’s election crisis deepened when representatives of Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani confirmed negotiations over forming a national unity government had collapsed. This setback came as the country’s Independent Election Commission announced that it would […]

Afghanistan India

In the News

Sep 12, 2014

Pham on Trade Between China and Africa

By J. Peter Pham

The New York Times quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on Chinese investment in Tanzania:

China

In the News

Sep 8, 2014

Humayun: Imran Khan’s Misstep

By Ahmed Humayun

South Asia Center Nonresident Fellow Ahmed Humayun writes for 3 Quarks Daily on protests in Pakistan led by the leader of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf, Imran Khan:

Pakistan

Event Recap

Sep 4, 2014

Challenges to India’s Nuclear Doctrine

By The Atlantic Council

In a discussion with the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center, Vijay Shankar, a retired vice admiral of the Indian Navy, defended India’s “No First Use” doctrine calling it a pillar of India’s nuclear policy. In his remarks, Vice Admiral argued that India’s nuclear program was designed as a political tool and remains a deterrent to […]

India Nuclear Nonproliferation
Danish Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard and Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, March 18, 2014

NATOSource

Sep 2, 2014

Special Summit Series: Denmark and NATO

By Magnus Nordenman

Denmark approaches the Wales Summit in the context of a radically changed security environment, due to, among other things, the Ukraine crisis.

Afghanistan Energy & Environment

In the News

Sep 1, 2014

Nawaz on Clashes in Islamabad

By Shuja Nawaz

South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz joins BBC World News to discuss violent clashes in Islamabad where protesters continue to call for the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif:

Pakistan

Experts

Events