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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 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.

Content

Report

Apr 16, 2018

Stronger than ever but more challenged than ever: The US-Japan alliance in the Trump-Abe era

By Robert Manning, Kamiya Matake, and James J. Przystup

In the current uncertain and challenging international political environment, the US-Japan alliance has never been stronger or more important than it is now; yet it has never faced as many challenges and hurdles than it does today. Under President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the alliance is steadfast and unwavering. But global instability, […]

Japan Korea

In the News

Apr 15, 2018

Vershbow Joins VOA to Discuss North Korean Concerns

By Alexander Vershbow

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Korea

In the News

Apr 15, 2018

Manning in The Hill: The UN’s Relief Efforts in NK are Well-Intentioned But Misguided

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

In the News

Apr 12, 2018

Kroenig quoted in Newsweek on missile defense and North Korea

By Matthew Kroenig

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Korea Missile Defense

In the News

Apr 10, 2018

Manning in Korea Joongang Daily: Do’s and don’ts for summits

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

In the News

Apr 7, 2018

Manning Quoted in Express on Tensions Between North Korea and the U.S.

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

In the News

Apr 7, 2018

Manning in Global Times: Promise and Uncertainty on the Korean Peninsula

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

In the News

Apr 4, 2018

Manning Joins VOA to Discuss North Korean Denuclearization

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

In the News

Apr 3, 2018

Manning Quoted in RFA on the Possible U.S.-North Korea Summit

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

In the News

Apr 2, 2018

Ullman in UPI: In Upcoming Summit, the Koreas Could Trump Trump

By Harlan Ullman

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Korea

Experts

Events