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The Wall Street Journal | “New Zealand’s greater focus on China and its associated boost in defense spending are welcome shifts,” said Ely Ratner, a former assistant defense secretary for Indo-Pacific security affairs in the Biden administration who is now a principal at the Marathon Initiative think tank...........
The Washington Post | U.S. tactical gains are consuming the ships, munitions and readiness needed for the Indo-Pacific...........
The New York Times | I“Moving air defenses out of Korea sends a terrible signal at a time when there are already huge concerns in Seoul about the Trump administration’s shaky commitment to Asia,” said Ely Ratner, a former assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs under President Biden..........
Money & Macro Talks | Wess Mitchell joins Joeri Schasfoort to discuss the grand strategy behind current U.S. foreign policy...........
America Trends Podcast | Throughout history diplomats have played key roles in settling disputes and yet, in the post- Cold War period, America has relied more upon the strength of its military, international covenants, and economic muscle.......
CSIS | Ely Ratner joins Charles Edel to discuss his recent travels to the Indo-Pacific and the importance of alliances to regional deterrence..........
CSIS | Ely Ratner joins Michael J. Green to discuss strategic competition with China, Biden Administration policy, and the case for a Pacific defense pact.........
The Japan Times | It is necessary for Japan, the United States, Australia and the Philippines to conclude a "collective defense pact" to contain China and ensure regional peace and stability, Ely Ratner.........
Taipei Times | Ely Ratner, former US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, praised Taiwan’s goal of increasing its defense budget to 5% of its GDP.......
Taiwan News | Ely Ratner, former US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, praised Taiwan’s goal of increasing its defense budget to 5% of its GDP.......