Indo-Pacific Power Plays

US interests in Asia have been renewed by the Indo-Pacific Economic framework, bringing Asian nations closer to the West. However, China has been expanding its influence in the region as well. In this episode of Modus Operandi, Manila Chan explore why the US has found it harder to dominate Asia, including the relatively small but influential country of Laos … Read More >Indo-Pacific Power Plays

CrossTalk on Ukraine, HOME EDITION: Tactics vs. strategy

The conflict in Ukraine has demonstrated tactics can win propaganda and narrative points, while strategy will ultimately determine the political outcome of this conflict. Kiev and its Western backers excel at tactics. It keeps the conflict going. Is this enough to trump Moscow’s long-term strategic goals? … Read More >CrossTalk on Ukraine, HOME EDITION: Tactics vs. strategy