Mar 10, 2023 This commentary was originally published by The Diplomat on March 10, 2023. The concept of “impactful projection”—defined as the “ability to hold an adversary at risk, much further from our shores, across the full spectrum of proportionate response”—has become a…

Dec 14, 2022 Even as the Russian military continues to struggle in Ukraine, Air Force leaders and top national security experts at the 2022 West Coast Aerospace Forum warned not to expect similar outcomes in a potential conflict with China.…

May 26, 2022 By Jeffrey Hornung Russia’s war against Ukraine has upended decades of entrenched defense policy in Europe. The effects of the war stretch worldwide as countries monitor Ukraine’s unfolding tragedy to glean possible lessons for their own security. Halfway around…

Soldiers of China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy patrol at Woody Island, in the Paracel Archipelago, January 29, 2016 Mar 21, 2022 By Derek Grossman This commentary was originally published by Nikkei Asia on March 21, 2022. Russia’s war in Eastern Europe has prompted…

The future of the Indo-Pacific Region Introduction “The future of the Indo-Pacific lies in a complex range of forces interacting on a continuous basis”, says Dr S. Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister.  He adds, “For India, it will be an important…

Jan 3, 2022 By Soo Kim On March 9, South Korea will elect a new president to succeed incumbent Moon Jae-in. With just over two months before voters head to the polls, the campaign has focused largely on personal attacks and…

The EU has unveiled a new Indo-Pacific strategy which aims to strengthen cooperation with countries in the region. Garima Mohan assesses what the new strategy might mean for Indo-Pacific states and how it could impact on relations between the EU and China.…