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CBDC tracker cited and Kumar quoted by Rest of World on Soramitsu and Southeast Asian CBDCs

Econographics Mar 12, 2024

Stalled growth in the UK, Germany, and Japan darken global economic outlook

By Josh Lipsky, Alisha Chhangani

The world’s two largest economies won’t be able to generate enough growth for the UK, Germany, and Japan—it is going to have to happen from within.

Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform

Hybrid Conflict Project Jan 25, 2024

International law doesn’t adequately protect undersea cables. That must change.

By Amy Paik and Jennifer Counter

What’s missing: A global effort to protect undersea cables in international waters.

China Cybersecurity

EnergySource Oct 23, 2023

Atoms for Peace 2.0: The case for a stronger US-Japan nuclear power alliance

By Julia Nesheiwat and Shoichi Itoh

Against the backdrop of Russian and Chinese-induced geopolitical instability, Tokyo and Washington should redouble commitments to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

China Energy & Environment

Content

In the News

Sep 19, 2023

CBDC tracker cited and Kumar quoted by Rest of World on Soramitsu and Southeast Asian CBDCs

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Digital Currencies Japan

In the News

Sep 19, 2023

Senior Fellow Carla Norllof authored Project Syndicate piece on why dollar hegemony is likely to continue.

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China Japan

In the News

Sep 13, 2023

Garlauskas quoted in War on the Rocks

On September 12, Markus Garlauskas’ analysis was referenced in War on the Rocks regarding his recently published report on simultaneous conflicts and limited nuclear attacks. In particular, the article cited one of the report’s key assertions: that “the likelihood of a two-front conflict is … worth serious consideration and accommodation.”

China Crisis Management

In the News

Sep 9, 2023

Graham quoted by Nikkei Asia on shifts in Chinese investments in US Treasury securities and agency bonds

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China Japan

Blog Post

Sep 8, 2023

State of the Order: Assessing August 2023

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.

Brazil China

In the News

Aug 31, 2023

Cynkin interviewed by VOA on the PRC’s response to Camp David Trilateral Summit

On August 31, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Thomas Cynkin spoke with VOA Korea about the PRC’s reaction to the recent Trilateral Leaders’ Summit at Camp David. He explained, “I cannot rule out more aggressive action, but I think the Chinese are [currently] very cautious” in their response toward South Korea.

China Indo-Pacific

In the News

Aug 30, 2023

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in South China Morning Post

On August 29, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in South China Morning Post. He discusses the delicate political challenges of Japan’s recent decision to discharge wastewater from its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, arguing that “going forward, Japan has to ensure that it upholds the transparency that it is showing.”

China Energy & Environment

In the News

Aug 29, 2023

Kumar interviewed by Coin Desk on the future of CBDCs

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 26, 2023

Garlauskas quoted globally on new report

This week, Markus Garlauskas’ commentary on the risks of simultaneous conflict and limited nuclear attacks in East Asia, recently published in his new longform report, have been featured in US publications RealClear Defense and Daily Press as well as across international media outlets, including Newtalk, Sky News, MGROnline, and Defence Connect.

China Crisis Management