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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

May 24, 2023

“That’s what makes Taiwan so important” Nonresident Fellow Lev Nachman quoted in DW on 2024 Taiwan elections

On February 20, Nonresident Fellow Tuvia Gering was quoted in the South China Morning Post on Iranian President Raisi's visit to Beijing.

Politics & Diplomacy Taiwan

In the News

May 3, 2023

<strong>Paruchabutr in <em>Axios</em></strong>

On May 2, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Eddie Paruchabutr was quoted in Axios in a conversation on the significance of the Philippines’ location in any Taiwan crisis. Paruchabutr remarks that, “At the end of that day it’s about access.” Moreover, he states that, “Without the Philippines, we’d have a lot less options.”

Security & Defense Taiwan

In the News

Apr 27, 2023

Leland Lazarus in Foreign Policy: China Is Exploiting a U.S. Police Void in Latin America

On April 27, 2023, Nonresident Fellow Leland Lazarus' article in Foreign Policy focused on China's new civilian security ties in Latin America.

Politics & Diplomacy Taiwan

In the News

Apr 6, 2023

Webster quoted in Canary Media on Taiwan’s energy security

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

New Atlanticist

Apr 3, 2023

Don’t let Beijing define the narrative of Taiwan’s relations with the world

By Markus Garlauskas

As Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen stops in the United States, Beijing is trying to paint reasonable, routine, and restrained actions as risky, worrisome, and escalatory.

China East Asia

In the News

Apr 3, 2023

“Cross-strait doesn’t work if China doesn’t want to play with you.” Assistant Director Kitsch Liao quoted in Vox on Tsai Ing-wen’s trip to the Americas

On February 20, Nonresident Fellow Tuvia Gering was quoted in the South China Morning Post on Iranian President Raisi's visit to Beijing.

Politics & Diplomacy Taiwan

New Atlanticist

Mar 30, 2023

Experts react: Your guide to the Taiwanese president’s trip to the US and Central America

By Atlantic Council experts

President Tsai Ing-wen's trip comes as US tensions with China are nearing a boiling point, and Taiwan is hustling to hang on to its allies in Latin America.

China East Asia

In the News

Mar 29, 2023

Assistant Director Kitsch Liao and Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung quoted in the Washington Post on Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s visit to the U.S.

On February 20, Nonresident Fellow Tuvia Gering was quoted in the South China Morning Post on Iranian President Raisi's visit to Beijing.

Politics & Diplomacy Taiwan

UkraineAlert

Mar 15, 2023

Taiwan supports Ukraine and studies country’s response to Russian invasion

By Kira Rudik

Taiwan has emerged over the past year as one of Ukraine's strongest supporters in Asia with many Taiwanese viewing the Ukrainian wartime experience as a model for their own potential confrontation with China.

China Civil Society

Experts react

Mar 15, 2023

Experts react: Honduras is establishing ties with China. What should Taiwan and the US do?

By Atlantic Council experts

With the switch, Taiwan will only be formally recognized by thirteen countries. Our experts weigh in on what it means for Honduras, China, and the United States.

Latin America Politics & Diplomacy

Experts