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Feb 26, 2024

Garlauskas, Webster, and Verges quoted in the Diplomat on China’s aid to Russia

On February 24, a New Atlanticist article by Markus Garlauskas, Global Energy Center Senior Fellow Joseph Webster, and Emma Verges, titled, “China’s support for Russia has been hindering Ukraine’s counteroffensive,” was quoted in a Diplomat piece on China’s economic and material support to Russia’s war effort in Ukraine.

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Feb 26, 2024

Dean quoted in Australian media on Australia’s Navy overhaul

On February 23, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in an Australian Financial Review article on Australia’s plans to revamp its navy amidst rising global tensions. Dean was also quoted in the Australian on Canberra’s decision to retain a downsized Hunter-class frigate program.

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Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Feb 26, 2024

China’s authoritarian trend meets resistance in East Asia and the Pacific

By Kelley E. Currie

China's influence shapes political and economic dynamics in East Asia and the Pacific. Despite resistance, its practices hinder freedom across the region. Youth movements demand responsive systems. Weak institutions and challenges like inequality persist, requiring diversified economic strategies and strengthened democracies to navigate regional complexities.

China Democratic Transitions

Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Feb 26, 2024

India’s political freedom is at risk

By Pratap Bhanu Mehta

Political freedom in India is declining, with potential for further erosion if the current government remains. Economic prospects are cautiously optimistic, but regional disparities persist, posing challenges to democracy. India's federal structure may both check centralization and fuel political conflict.

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Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Feb 26, 2024

Pakistan faces urgent need for comprehensive reforms to spur long-term growth and stability

By Ali Cheema

Pakistan needs extensive economic and institutional reforms to boost long-term growth and prosperity. These reforms involve improving property rights, increasing public investment in education and health, and addressing political polarization. A new political settlement is necessary to foster stability and enable these reforms.

Freedom and Prosperity Inclusive Growth

Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Feb 26, 2024

China must spread its wealth to reach equality

By Johanna Kao

Despite phenomenal growth in GDP, Chinese people have seen only modest gains (if any) across a range of freedom and prosperity indices. The Chinese Communist Party has failed to share the benefits of the country’s upward economic trajectory equally among its citizens.

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Feb 24, 2024

Webster featured in The Diplomat on China’s support for Russia

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New Atlanticist

Feb 23, 2024

Inside the United States’ plan to compete with China in the Global South

By Katherine Golden

China "is advancing an alternative vision for global governance," Daniel J. Kritenbrink, US assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs warned.

China Freedom and Prosperity

In the News

Feb 23, 2024

Dean quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald on Australian defense budget

On February 22, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald, describing the lack of an Australian defense budget increase as a “political own goal.”

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In the News

Feb 23, 2024

Webster quoted in VOA Chinese on China’s non-lethal support for Russia

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