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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..........
The Interpreter | The three uncomfortable truths that Australia needs to confront about the gap between perception and reality...........
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.........
Washington Post | The island is making leaps in military spending and acting with greater focus than ever before........