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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.

Events

Content

In the News

Aug 19, 2024

Asat mentioned in Shia Waves English on Uyghur prison sentences totaling 4.4 million years, Yale report reveals

By Atlantic Council

China
Human Rights

In the News

Aug 19, 2024

Fulton quoted in ChinaFile on China’s moves in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

China
Middle East

New Atlanticist

Aug 16, 2024

Kishida has transformed Japanese foreign policy. Will his successor continue on his path?

By Kyoko Imai

It is uncertain whether the next Japanese prime minister will follow through on the Kishida administration’s major shifts in defense policy.

Defense Policy
Japan

In the News

Aug 16, 2024

Donovan and Nikoladze cited by the National Interest on an alternative market of sanctioned oil in China, Iran, and Russia

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China
Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Aug 15, 2024

Asat quoted in National Review on Uyghur Prison Sentences Totaling 4.4 Million Years

By Atlantic Council

China
Human Rights

In the News

Aug 15, 2024

Webster quoted in Business Insider on China’s reluctance to process Russian payments amid sanctions

On August 14, GEC senior fellow/IPSI nonresident senior fellow Joseph Webster was quoted in Business Insider discussing the increasing reluctance of Chinese banks to process payments from Russia amid Western sanctions. Webster emphasized that this growing economic isolation could severely impact Russia’s ability to sustain its military and economic efforts, particularly in its ongoing conflict […]

China
Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Aug 14, 2024

Webster quoted in Business Insider on Chinese banks’ refusals to process payments from Russia

China
Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

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

Experts

Events