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Semafor | Ely Ratner, a Biden-administration defense adviser, told me that Chinese leader Xi Jinping is “in a wait-and-see mode.” He argues (and most analysts agree) that Xi would prefer a peaceful solution........
The Economist | Ely Ratner, the Pentagon’s top Asia official in the Biden administration, does not think the war in Iran greatly increases the likelihood of Mr Xi making a move on Taiwan in the near term, but “it’s more possible today than it was two months ago.”........
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..........
Imprimis | Diplomacy is an instrument of strategy that great powers use to survive and gain an advantage in competition with other powerful states...........
The Interpreter | The three uncomfortable truths that Australia needs to confront about the gap between perception and reality...........
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..........