How Is the Philippines Preparing for Conflict in the South China Sea?
On February 2, 2023, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III announced the temporary return of American troops to four new...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
How Is the Philippines Preparing for Conflict in the South China Sea?
A nation must think before it acts.
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Remembering Henry Kissinger
Editor’s note: Legendary diplomat Henry Kissinger passed away on November 29. Below, five FPRI experts examine the extraordinary legacy...
US-Japan-Taiwan Dialogue: Deterrence Signaling, Domestic Politics, Defense Cooperation, and War Termination
Introduction The risk of a war over Taiwan is higher today than at any time in the past...
Britain Missing in Action on India-Middle East-Europe Corridor
During the G20 summit in September 2023, the United States and its closest allies and partners—the European Union, France,...
The End of De-Escalation in the Middle East?
The Hamas incursion from Gaza into Israel and the subsequent attack on Israel’s Southern District that began on October...
The Dragon and the Bear in Africa: Stress-Testing Chinese-Russian Relations
Introduction This report is based on a chapter of my forthcoming book on the relationship between China and...
Australia and India’s New Military Bases: Responses to China’s Naval Presence in the Indian Ocean
In May 2022, a Chinese navy Type 815 electronic surveillance ship, the Haiwangxing, sailed close to the Harold E....
Hamas Allegations Threaten Another Breakdown in US-South Africa Ties
The Biden administration is facing an emerging challenge that could result in another breakdown in the strategic partnership with...
Honduras Ditches Taiwan for China
In March 2023, China signed a joint communique with the Honduran Foreign Ministry declaring that “Taiwan is an inalienable...
China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Politics Over Economics
When international delegates to the Third Belt and Road Forum gather in October 2023, they might find the focus...