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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.

Events

Content

In the News

Jan 10, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung Quoted in Japan Times

By Wen-Ti Sung

On January 9, GCH Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung discussed the results of the latest polls for Taiwan’s upcoming presidential election with the Japan Times.

China Elections

In the News

Jan 10, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung Featured in NBC

By Wen-Ti Sung

On January 9, GCH Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung spoke to NBC News about Taiwan’s upcoming election being an opportunity for Taiwan to balance its position between the US and China.

China Elections

In the News

Jan 10, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Lev Nachman Featured on Al Jazeera’s Start Here

By Lev Nachman

On January 8, GCH Nonresident Fellow Lev Nachman was brought on to Al Jazeera’s Start Here to give an overview of China-Taiwan tensions, the US-Taiwan relationship, and the significance of Taiwan’s upcoming presidential election.

China Elections

In the News

Jan 9, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung quoted in CNBC

By Wen-Ti Sung

On January 9, GCH Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung looked at the implications of a third-way presidential race for the 2024 Taiwan presidential elections and how this impacts election platforms on China policy in CNBC.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 8, 2024

GCH Nonresident Fellow Lev Nachman quoted in NPR

By Lev Nachman

On January 8, GCH Nonresident Fellow Lev Nachman was quoted in NPR on the significance of Taiwan’s presidential election to the Taiwanese people.

Civil Society Elections

In the News

Jan 8, 2024

GCH Nonresident Fellow Lev Nachman quoted in VOA

By Lev Nachman

On January 8, GCH Nonresident Fellow Lev Nachman was quoted in VOA on the importance of the upcoming Taiwan presidential election.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

Inflection Points Today

Jan 4, 2024

Xi Jinping’s real New Year’s message

By Frederick Kempe

Xi Jinping's New Year's message was more about vulnerability than strength.

China East Asia

New Atlanticist

Jan 3, 2024

Why Beijing’s latest pre-election attempt to coerce Taiwanese voters could backfire

By Lev Nachman, Wen-Ti Sung

China recently said that it would end preferential tariff terms for some Taiwanese chemical exports. But the move may drive some Taiwanese voters away from the direction Beijing wants.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 2, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Lev Nachman quoted in Nikkei Asia

By Lev Nachman

On December 21, GCH Nonresident Fellow Lev Nachman was quoted in NikkeiAsia on the upcoming Taiwan presidential election candidates’ approach to public housing.

Elections Indo-Pacific

In the News

Dec 31, 2023

GCH Nonresident Fellow Lev Nachman quoted in Financial Times

By Lev Nachman

On December 31, GCH Nonresident Fellow Lev Nachman was quoted in the Financial Times on Xi Jinping’s new year message to Taiwan.

East Asia Elections

Experts

Events