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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

Apr 12, 2022

Kroenig and Ashford in Foreign Policy and POLITICO: Would Putin use nuclear weapons?

By Atlantic Council

On April 12, Emma Ashford and Matthew Kroenig participated in a Foreign Policy debate over whether Russia would use nuclear weapons, which was also featured in Politico.  “I think one of the Cold War lessons we absolutely need to take is Ronald Reagan’s famous dictum that a nuclear war cannot be won and should never […]

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In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Drun in Taiwan News: US must actively counter China’s distortion of UN treaty to isolate Taiwan – think tank report

By Atlantic Council

On March 24, 2022, Global China Hub fellow Jessica Drun’s report was discussed in a Taiwan News article, “US must actively counter China’s distortion of UN treaty to isolate Taiwan: think tank report.”

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Drun quoted in New York Times: China’s push to isolate Taiwan demands US action, report says

By Atlantic Council

On March 24, 2022, Global China Hub fellow Jessica Drun’s German Marshall Fund report with GMF Asia Director Bonnie Glaser was featured in a New York Times article, “China’s push to isolate Taiwan demands US action, report says.”

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 14, 2022

Kroenig quoted in New York Times on seriousness of Putin’s nuclear threat

By Atlantic Council

On March 02, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig invoked historical examples in the New York Times to evaluate the seriousness of Putin’s nuclear threat.

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In the News

Mar 11, 2022

Kroenig and Ashford in Foreign Policy: would Putin use nuclear weapons?

By Atlantic Council

On March 11, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and NAEI resident senior fellow Emma Ashford discussed the potential that Putin might use nuclear weapons in Foreign Policy magazine.

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In the News

Mar 11, 2022

Kroenig interviewed on CBS Mornings about Russia’s tactical nuclear weapons

By Atlantic Council

On March 11, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig spoke on CBS Mornings about Russia’s stockpile of tactical nuclear weapons and the implications of their potential use.

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In the News

Mar 1, 2022

Kroenig quoted in Washington Examiner on China’s response to Ukraine crisis

By Atlantic Council

On March 1, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig discussed China’s recent efforts to balance between supporting Russia and avoiding international condemnation with the Washington Examiner.

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In the News

Mar 1, 2022

Kroenig quoted in Washington Examiner on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

By Atlantic Council

On March 1, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig discussed Zelensky’s “resolute wartime leadership” with the Washington Examiner.

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In the News

Feb 28, 2022

Kroenig quoted in Politico on Russian nuclear threats

By Atlantic Council

On February 28, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in Politico discussing Russia’s “escalate to de-escalate” doctrine of backstopping conventional aggression with nuclear threats.

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In the News

Feb 28, 2022

Kroenig quoted in Fox News on US embassy evacuation

By Atlantic Council

On February 28, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in Fox News arguing that the decision to shut down the US embassy in Kiev was the “correct and prudent move.”

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Experts