Indo-Pacific

Literary Devices: Science-Fiction as a Guide to China’s Military Future, Part 1

Sci-fi has often enabled writers to fight the wars of tomorrow – today! But what do such stories tell us about potential 21st-century conflicts involving China?

The Chinese Communist Party’s War on Catholicism

The CCP is increasingly cracking down on Chinese Roman Catholics

The Morality of a Revised Monroe

In the 21st Century, do we need a revised Monroe Doctrine?

Russia and China at Once – Part III: The Importance of Alliances (Including Internal)

The United States cannot pursue a strategy capable of deterring and, if necessary, defeating both China and Russia at the same time alone. We need allies.

Radicalization of Modi’s India is National Interest Concern

The United States’ values must be our lodestar in foreign policy, including with India

Breaking the Ice

The Arctic is an increasingly crucial region for 21st century geopolitics, but America is trailing its rivals. Why does the Arctic matter, and how can we catch up?

Russia and China at Once — Part II: We Must Increase Defense Spending

In order to meet the requirements of the two-front fight we are in, the morally responsible thing is to commit to properly funding our military

Russia and China at Once: Ukraine, Taiwan, and the Challenge of a Two Front War

U.S. support for Ukraine in its war against Russia is not a distraction from defending Taiwan. It is a component of it. We are in a two-front fight.

The Cold War Never Ended

Despite the triumphant mood of the 90s, the struggle for democracy never really ended, as Putin’s invasion of Ukraine proves.