What can we learn from China's path to becoming a global power? Tune into the Departures podcast as I explore this question and more with Robert Amsterdam, drawing from my latest book, 'Upstart.' robertamsterdam.com/departures-pod…

My book 'Upstart' was featured in the Claremont Review of Books Claremont Institute, with David P. Goldman's detailed insights highlighting the strategies I explore about China's rise to power. Read the review here: claremontreviewofbooks.com/what-china-wan…

A fascinating discussion with Cindy Yu The Spectator on the recent upheavals in China's military. Are Xi Jinping's purges a crackdown on corruption or prep for action on Taiwan? Tune in to the podcast here 🎧⤵️ spectator.co.uk/podcast/xi-jin…

Potential military conflict in the Pacific could see PLA opting for attacks on nearer American bases rather than strikes on US soil from day one. Guam's strategic location makes it ideal for US to stage operations & regroup for counterattacks. Reuters reuters.com/graphics/USA-C…

In my latest The Economist article, I suggest that given China's reluctance to engage in arms control, US might consider asymmetric arms control measures. Trading fewer nuclear capabilities for limits on conventional threats could redefine power balances. econ.st/4fLxR9K

Competition between US and China will only heat up during Trump’s second term. Arms-control talks would not only create greater stability in Asia, but would also allow US a better assessment of Chinese intentions & motivations. My latest on The Economist: econ.st/4fLxR9K

In my latest The Economist piece, I argue that China’s nuclear modernization must be understood in the broader context of its “upstart” strategy to build economic, political and military power over the past three decades. econ.st/3DLg0Te

As U.S.-China competition intensifies, CISAC center fellow Oriana Skylar Mastro argues that a smarter move could mean fewer warheads, not more, with arms control—not escalation—holding the key to stability in Asia and beyond. economist.com/by-invitation/…

🇺🇸🇨🇳Bella discussione con Oriana Skylar Mastro, Lorenzo Termine, Stefano Pelaggi e tanti studenti al DiSp Sapienza sulle modalità con cui la Cina è diventata una grande potenza Geopolitica.info

I'm honored to testify tomorrow before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee alongside Randall Schriver and Victor Cha on Indo-Pacific alliances and burden sharing. Watch it live here on Wednesday at 10:00 AM EST: foreign.senate.gov/hearings/share….

My testimony on Indo-Pacific alliances and burden sharing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee starts in a few minutes. Join me, Randall Schriver, and Victor Cha at 10:00 AM today. foreign.senate.gov/hearings/share….

If you missed Oriana Skylar Mastro's testimony before the Senate on the role of alliances in the security landscape of the Indo-Pacific, you can watch the full recording on Senate Foreign Relations Committee. ↘️ ow.ly/Ss8H50VpTJ8

Excited to share I'll be teaching a class on China-Italy relations in Florence during Winter 2026 with Stanford BOSP. We'll dive into history, culture, and current events, including NATO and China-Russia ties. Applications now open - deadline is 12:00pm PT Monday, April 21.

Reminder that applications are now open for the Stanford BOSP Winter 2025-2026 quarter in Florence. Join me for my course exploring China-Italy relations, from cultural connections to NATO and global politics. Deadline: April 21 at noon PT. Apply here: bosp.stanford.edu/apply

Great piece by ⁦Arzan Tarapore⁩ in ⁦Foreign Affairs⁩ about how the U.S. also needs to work to build partnerships to counter China in the Indian Ocean. We have a lot of work to do! foreignaffairs.com/united-states/…

Military buildup alone won't prevent war over Taiwan. Deterrence requires investing quietly in its military readiness, diplomatic reassurance, & maintaining economic resilience & some interdependence. Read my latest with Brandon Yoder in Foreign Affairs: foreignaffairs.com/taiwan/taiwan-…

Decoupling from China may feel tough, but it could backfire. A smart Taiwan strategy keeps selective interdependence to preserve U.S. leverage in a crisis. More in Foreign Affairs with Brandon Yoder: foreignaffairs.com/taiwan/taiwan-…

Effective deterrence in the Taiwan Strait means more than bases. It’s about capabilities that matter: submarines, bombers, and antiship missiles in the right places, with the flexibility to move fast. My latest with Brandon Yoder in Foreign Affairs: foreignaffairs.com/taiwan/taiwan-…