Analysis December 12, 2023 Deterrence and Dissuasion in the Taiwan Strait Discussions of how to prevent a war over Taiwan tend to center on strengthening deterrence and convincing Beijing that... Read more »
Analysis December 8, 2023 What’s at Stake in Upcoming Taiwan Election On Saturday, January 13, 2024, Taiwan will go to the polls to choose itsa next president and 113 seats... Read more »
Intern Corner December 4, 2023 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... Read more »
Intern Corner October 6, 2023 Honduras Ditches Taiwan for China In March 2023, China signed a joint communique with the Honduran Foreign Ministry declaring that “Taiwan is an inalienable... Read more »
Analysis September 19, 2023 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... Read more »
Analysis July 27, 2023 The Primacy Trap In the 2010s, the global landscape changed. The Arab Spring, the Russian occupation of Crimea, and China’s national security... Read more »
Analysis June 20, 2023 The Constant Fight: Intelligence Activities, Irregular Warfare, and Political Warfare Editor’s Note: This is the inaugural article for Foreign Policy Research Institute’s new Center for Intelligence and Nontraditional Warfare.... Read more »
Analysis June 14, 2023 US-Philippines Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement Revived An American fighter jet or warship operating near Taiwan or in the South China Sea might soon be able... Read more »
Analysis May 25, 2023 Stress-Testing Chinese-Russian Relations The statements could not have been more different. As Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his visit to Russia... Read more »
Analysis May 24, 2023 America and the Philippines Update Defense Guidelines If a Chinese ship was to open fire on a Philippine coast guard vessel in the disputed South China... Read more »