In 2019, David Auerswald wrote “China’s Multifaceted Arctic Strategy” where he argued that China’s increased investment in Arctic states and its shift towards becoming a major player in the region had the potential to threaten significant political, economic, and military interests for the United States. In light of anticipated changes in China’s Arctic...

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In the first Net Assessment recorded before a live audience, Chris, Zack, and Melanie discuss the U.S.-Turkish relationship. Has America “lost” Turkey? What are the benefits and limitations of transactional relationships, rather than alliances? How should NATO manage alliance members whose interests and behavior seem to be at odds with alliance purposes?...

Batteries, often overlooked, could quietly tilt the balance of military power. Yes, it’s true. Batteries have military implications, creating difficult tradeoffs for policymakers balancing strategic, economic, and decarbonization priorities. While mainland China’s lithium-ion storage batteries are useful for meeting economic and decarbonization goals...

In European Parliamentary elections earlier this month, far-right parties in France and Germany made significant gains, even pushing French President Emmanuel Macron to call for a snap legislative election. Will these gains by right-wing populists affect Europe’s support for Ukraine? We asked five experts to tell us. Read more below.   Frank Sauer Head...

Can the United States stop a Chinese invasion of Taiwan by turning the island’s approaches into an “unmanned hellscape”? Can the “attritable” unmanned capabilities being acquired through the Pentagon’s Replicator initiative close an emerging gap in combat power with the People’s Liberation Army? Can the U.S. Air Force compensate for its shrinking force...