Ely Ratner Archives

March 24, 2026

Ely Ratner Quoted in The Wall Street Journal

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...........
March 16, 2026

The Iran war is eroding America’s China deterrent

The Washington Post | U.S. tactical gains are consuming the ships, munitions and readiness needed for the Indo-Pacific...........
March 13, 2026

Ely Ratner Quoted in The New York Times

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..........
February 27, 2026

Hard conversations on Australia’s defence

The Interpreter | The three uncomfortable truths that Australia needs to confront about the gap between perception and reality...........
January 22, 2026

Ely Ratner Interviewed on CSIS’ Pacific Policy Pulse

CSIS | Ely Ratner joins Charles Edel to discuss his recent travels to the Indo-Pacific and the importance of alliances to regional deterrence..........
January 6, 2026

Ely Ratner Interviewed on CSIS’ The Asia Chessboard

CSIS | Ely Ratner joins Michael J. Green to discuss strategic competition with China, Biden Administration policy, and the case for a Pacific defense pact.........
December 14, 2025

Ely Ratner Quoted in The Japan Times

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.........
December 1, 2025

Who Could Shield Taiwan from China?

Washington Post | The island is making leaps in military spending and acting with greater focus than ever before........
November 30, 2025

Ely Ratner Quoted in Taipei Times

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.......
November 30, 2025

Ely Ratner Quoted in Taiwan News

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.......