Balancing Acts: Deterrence and Reassurance in US-China Strategy
Managing Tensions, Maintaining Balance—Michael Beckley This month, we’re zeroing in on a core tension in US strategy toward China:...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
Balancing Acts: Deterrence and Reassurance in US-China Strategy
A nation must think before it acts.
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Charting the End State for US Strategy Toward China
As the new Trump administration formulates its China strategy, defining clear end states will be essential to avoid a...
Strengthening US Alliances in the Indo-Pacific
American allies in the Indo-Pacific are the cornerstone of the US strategy to maintain regional stability, deter aggression, and...
Recommendations to Congress for Strengthening Asia Policy
With a newly elected Congress, there is an opportunity to reinforce the US focus on the Indo-Pacific. As geopolitical...
Trump’s Second Term: Charting a New Path in Asia
Donald Trump’s inauguration as president signals the start of a new chapter in U.S. policy toward Asia, particularly in...
What’s Next for Syria, the Region, and the World?
Philip Wasielewski Bashar al-Assad’s fall from power has ended the Baath Party’s and Assad dynasty’s long rule over Syria....
Trump’s Return: Implications for the Indo-Pacific
Donald Trump’s return to the White House could bring a shift in U.S. foreign policy, with significant implications for...
Georgia’s Foreign Agents Law and Resulting Protests
For weeks, tens of thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets of Tbilisi and other cities to protest...
Tempting Fate: The Implications of Iran’s Attack on Israel
On Saturday, April 13, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched an unprecedented aerial attack on Israel. The Israeli military...
Crocus City Hall Concert Attack
On Friday, March 22, an attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow killed or wounded hundreds...